Esther Explained: Megillat Esther with Commentary by Hakham Ya'aqov ben Re'uven

by James Walker

Esther Explained breathes new life into the Book of Esther with a modern translation of the Megillah. The Book of Esther is annotated in Hebrew and English with commentary by the 11th century Karaite sage Hakham Ya‘aqov Ben Re’uven. His commentary, entitled Pitron Ahashwerosh, is excerpted from his larger work Sefer Ha‘Osher (or the “Book of Wealth”). This publication marks an important step in bringing the works of this classical Karaite sage to wider audiences, and is the first known English-language translation of the commentary.

80 pages, Unknown Binding

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[Ivan Labombarbe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great translation and insights into the book of Esther.