The Book of Esther in Greek is a translation, adaptation, and expansion of The Book of Esther in Hebrew. The chain of events is much the same, but there an many variations in text, including different proper names and a strong religious tone. The six additions, shown as Chapters A—F in this translation, provide a different introduction and conclusion, introduce documents in an official style and emphasize the religious elements by the addition of prayers and accounts of how they were answered.
Outline of Contents
- Esther becomes queen A.1—2.23
- Haman’s plot against the Jews 3.1—5.14
- The kings of Judah 11.1—30.12
- The Jews defeat their enemies’ 8.1—F.10
- Postscript
Source(s):The Book of Esther. (1972). In Catholic (Ed.), May they be one Bible: Good news translation (2013 ed., p. 613). Bible Society.
