Queen Esther of Persia

Book topics: Esther, Megillah, Purim, Jews in Iran, Fiction, Children's Books, Esther DVDs, Persian History, Middle East, Biblical Royalty, Royalty & Religion

Queen Esther

The Dawn: Political Teachings of the Book of Esther by Yoram Hazony. The Book of Esther contains intrigue, heroism, and power politics, but no mention of God. What is such a book doing in the Bible? Israeli political theorist Hazony says the story, in truth, is about the politics of a Jewish nation newly in exile.

Feminist Companion to Esther, Judith and Susanna edited by Athalya Brenner.

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Megillah

The Five Scrolls edited by John F. Thornton. The Song of Songs, The Book of Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, and The Book of Esther, published together for the first time in a trade edition and ordered according to their use in services during the year.

Purim

Every Person's Guide to Purim by Ronald H. Isaacs. The Jewish festival of Purim celebrates the rescue of Persian Jews by King Ahasuerus's Jewish wife, Queen Esther, as related in the biblical Book of Esther. This book discusses both Purim and its historical background.

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History of Iranian Jews

In Queen Esther's Garden: An Anthology of Judeo-Persian Literature translated by Vera Basch Moreen. The first representative collection of Judeo-Persian texts translated into English. The translator has annotated all selections, explaining their history, context, and meaning.

Esther's Children: A Portrait of Iranian Jews by Houman Sarshar. A comprehensive history of the Jews of Iran -- from their earliest documented settlement in that land in 722 B.C.E. through the end of the 20th century. Illustrated in color. Out of print, but sometimes available from AbeBooks.

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Novels About Queen Esther

The Gilded Chamber by Rebecca Kohn. Retelling of the Biblical book of Esther from Queen Esther's point of view.

Esther by Norah Lofts. Fictional account of Queen Esther by a bestselling historical novelist. Out of print, but available at Alibris.

Chosen: The Lost Diaries of Queen Esther by Ginger Garrett. Christian fiction.

Hadassah: One Night With the King by Tommy Tenney, Mark Andrew Olsen. Christian romance novel based on the Biblical account of the Jewish peasant girl who became queen of Persia.

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Children's Books About Esther

Esther by Miriam Chaikin, illustrated by Vera Rosenberry. Children's book about Queen Esther, the wife of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) of Persia. For children ages 4 to 8.

Esther's Story by Diane Wolkstein, illustrated by Juan Wijngaard. A picture book that honors Esther, whose courage and wisdom are celebrated the world over during the joyous feast of Purim. For ages 7 and up.

The Story of Queen Esther by Jenny Koralek, illustrated by Griselda Holderness. Retelling of the story of the Jewish girl who became the queen of Persia and saved her people from death. Her bravery is commemorated each year in the festival of Purim. For children ages 9 to 12.

Queen Esther Helps God's People by Kelly Pulley. For children ages 4 to 8. (Christian fiction.)

Hadassah: The Girl Who Became Queen Esther by Tommy Tenney. Suspenseful retelling of the story of the young Jewish girl who became queen of Persia. (Christian fiction.) For children ages 9 to 12.

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Documentaries & Movies

These DVDs are formatted for North American audiences.

Intimate Portrait: Queen Esther. This 1998 documentary from Lifetime Television features commentary from Biblical scholars, illustrations from paintings, and brief but tasteful dramatizations. A solid and interesting introduction to the Book of Esther and the holiday of Purim. (Review © Amazon.com) Sometimes available at Amazon.

The Bible: Esther. A 2000 movie starring Louise Lombard as Queen Esther. F. Murray Abraham plays Mordecai.

Esther and the King. A 1960 movie starring Joan Collins and Richard Egan.

People of the Book: Esther, Queen of Persia. A 1993 documentary (Christian).

One Night With the King. A 2006 movie starring Tiffany Dupont as Queen Esther. (Christian.)

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