EST097 - Greek Esther Means Something Very Different Than Hebrew Esther

Exploring the historical context of the book of Esther and the challenges faced by Jews in understanding and practicing their religious texts written in Hebrew. The origins and popularity of the Greek translation known as the Septuagint. The challenges faced by Jews under Persian and Greek rule, including the Greek restrictions on their religious practices. The disparities between the Hebrew and Greek renditions of the Esther story and how characters were modified to align with Jewish sensibilities.