A lucid English translation with an enlightening commentary

This volume, excerpted from the Soncino Books of the Bible series, contains the complete Book of Esther, and includes the blessings recited over the Reading of the Megillah on the holiday of Purim.

This book is part of the world-renowned Soncino Books of the Bible series, originally edited by Rabbi Abraham Cohen. Each volume in this series contains the complete Hebrew text and an elegant and clear verse-by-verse translation, as well as an illuminating commentary digest based on the works of classical scholars. Extensive introductions provide invaluable help in understanding each book's purpose. With its compact, practical size and distinctive format, this is a highly accessible text for all students of the Bible. Each volume also contains an index and a bibliography.

Edited by: Rabbi Abraham Cohen; Revised by Rabbi A.J. Rosenberg
Softcover | 5-3/4" x 9" | 86 pages | ISBN 0-900689-92-7