Book of Esther

When an oppressed group massacres others.

The book of Esther is not a historical document in the usual sense--but that doesn't undermine its importance as a religious book in the Jewish canon.

How the events chronicled in the Book of Esther inspired a holiday.

A public relations piece for Jews?

There are many unique aspects to the biblical book that tells the Purim story.

Several Greek versions of the Purim story survive, along with the biblical text we read today.

Can a book of the Bible be funny?