Asian Review of Books

Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, "Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther: Achaemenid Court Culture in the Hebrew Bible" (I. B. Tauris, 2023)

Sep 14, 2023
In this podcast, Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones discusses his book 'Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther'. He explores the historical context of the Book of Esther, its portrayal of court life, and its significance for Jewish identity. The absence of commentary on chapter nine is also examined. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones is an expert in ancient history and has published extensively on the subject.
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