The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 19: Esther
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"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 19: Esther" is a religious text that is part of the Old Testament, translated from the Latin Vulgate. This book likely originated in the early modern period, specifically during the late 16th to early 17th centuries, as it was first published by the English College at Douay in 1609-1610. The primary topic of the book revolves around the story of Queen Esther, who, despite being a Jewish woman
in Persian captivity, plays a crucial role in saving her people from extermination. The narrative follows Esther, an orphan raised by her cousin Mordecai, as she becomes queen of Persia and leverages her position to thwart the evil plans of Haman, a high-ranking official who seeks to annihilate the Jewish people. After a series of events that highlight Esther's bravery and cunning, including a series of feasts and her eventual revelation of her Jewish identity to King Ahasuerus, the king grants her people the right to defend themselves against their enemies. The story culminates in a triumphant reversal of Haman’s edict and the establishment of the festival of Purim, commemorating the deliverance of the Jews and their victory over oppression. Through its themes of faith, courage, and divine intervention, the Book of Esther emphasizes the importance of standing up for one’s people in times of crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Title |
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 19: Esther The Challoner Revision |
|---|---|
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible. Esther |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8319 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 268 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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