RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — Since its inclusion in the Hebrew Bible, the Book of Esther has been embraced in different ways and in different times by Jews and Christians around the world. RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS ...

The Jewish holiday of Purim originates from the Book of Esther. This Hebrew Bible story features the beautiful Queen Esther, her uncle Mordecai, her husband the Persian King Ahasuerus, and his ...

The book of Esther isn’t very long, but it is packed with interesting and important wisdom for Christians today. Found in the Old Testament and only 10 chapters long, Esther is a relatively quick read ...

The Jewish holiday of Purim, starting Saturday evening, centers on the biblical Book of Esther. Set during the ancient Persian Empire, the story recounts how King Ahasuerus marries the beautiful ...