Introduction
The events of
The book of Esther
which take place at the winter residence of the Persian emperor, center around a Jewish heroine named Esther, who by her great courage and devotion to her people saved them from being exterminated by their enemies. The book explains the background and meaning of the Jewish festival of Purim.
Outline of Contents
Esther becomes queen (1.1—2.23)
Haman’s plots (3.1—5.14)
Haman is put to death (6.1—7.10)
The Jews defeat their enemies (8.1—10.3)