Esther
A Jewish girl becomes queen of Persia and saves her people from a plot to destroy them. The story of Esther is the origin of the feast of Purim. The Catholic version includes additional prayers that make God's providence more explicit.
Author: Unknown · Written: c. 400-300 BC
🎯Key Themes
⭐Famous Verses
Esther 4:14
“Who knows — perhaps it was for a time like this that you became queen?”
📝Summary & Overview
Esther, a Jewish orphan raised by her cousin Mordecai, becomes queen to King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) of Persia. When the villain Haman plots to destroy all Jews, Mordecai urges Esther to intervene with the famous words: 'Perhaps you were born for such a time as this.' Esther risks her life to reveal Haman's plot, the Jews are saved, Haman is hanged, and the feast of Purim is established. The Catholic additions include Mordecai's and Esther's prayers.
📚Book Details
Author
Unknown
Written
c. 400-300 BC
Testament
Old Testament
Category
Historical
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