Esther
Unknownc. 400 BCE
Esther is the origin story of the festival of Purim and a paradigmatic narrative of Jewish survival in the diaspora.
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Influence
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Popularity
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Why It Matters
Esther is the origin story of the festival of Purim and a paradigmatic narrative of Jewish survival in the diaspora. Its themes of hidden identity, courage in the face of genocide, and providential reversal resonate across cultures.