Esther

Name: Esther
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Jean-Daniel Macchi(Autor*in)

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Erschienen am 20. Februar 2019

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Cover
Titlepage
Impressum
Content
Editors' Foreword
Author's Preface
Introduction
A. Textual Forms and Editorial Stages
1. Accounting for the Textual Diversity of Esther in this Commentary
2. The Textual Witnesses
2.1. The Hebrew Masoretic Text (MT)
2.2. Esther at Qumran?
2.3. The Majority Greek Text of the LXX
2.4. The Minority Greek Text, the Alpha Text (AT)
2.5. Flavius Josephus
2.6. The Old Latin (OL)
2.7. The Vulgate
2.8. Other Ancient Versions
3. The Work' Editorial Process
3.1. The Alpha Text (AT), a Late Revision Dependant upon the LXX and/or the MT
3.2. The Alpha Text Reflects a Pre-Masoretic Hebrew Proto-Esther
3.3. Narrative Source Divisions
3.4. The Additions in the LXX and the AT
3.5. The Place of the Old Latin
4. Synthesis and the Proposal Defended in the Present Commentary
4.1. From Proto-Esther to the Masoretic Text
4.1.1. Reconstructing Proto-Esther and Identifying the Proto-Masoretic Editorial Sections
4.1.2. Presentation of the Editorial Process of the Proto-Masoretic Hebrew Text of Esther in the Present Commentary
4.2. Emergence of the Two Primary Greek Witnesses (AT and LXX) and the Other Textual Witnesses of Esther
4.2.1. The AT and the LXX
4.2.2. The Other Textual Witnesses.
4.2.3. Schema of the History of the Texts of Esther
B. Historical and Intellectual Context of the Book' Production
1. The Persian Era: The Setting of the Action
2. The Hellenistic Era: The Context of the Work' Production
2.1. Fictive Character of the Narrative
2.2. Different Textual Forms
2.3. Linguistic Arguments
2.4. Knowledge of Biblical Texts
2.5. Esther and Hellenistic Literature about Persia
2.5.1. Persian History and Its Sources
2.5.2. Links between Esther and Greek Literature
2.5.3. The Book of Esther, a Persica
2.6. Esther and Maccabean Conflicts
2.7. The Context of Proto-Esther' Production
2.7.1. Jewish Diasporas in the Hellenistic Era.
2.7.2. Synthesis
2.8. The Context of Production of the Proto-Masoretic Edition of Esther
2.8.1. Judea in the Maccabean and Hasmonean Eras
2.8.2. Synthesis
2.9. The Contexts of Production of the Additions and Other Textual Forms of the Work
3. Purim' Mysterious Origin
C. Literary and Thematic Characteristics Developed in Esther' Masoretic Form
1. Organization of the Work
2. Novel-Like Characteristics
3. Language and Style
4. Allusions and References to Other Biblical Texts
4.1. Esther, Mordecai, and the Kings of Israel
4.2. The Joseph Story and the Book of Esther
4.3. Esther and Moses
4.4. Daniel
4.5. The Book of Esther and the Books of Maccabees and Judith
4.6. Conclusions
5. Themes
5.1. View of the Empire and Relationship with It
5.1.1 The Banquets
5.1.2. Law and Edicts
5.1.3. Non-Jewish Characters
5.2. Facing a Foreign Empire as a Jew
5.2.1. Being Jewish according to the Book of Esther
5.2.2. To Conceal or Reveal One' Identity
5.2.3. Mordecai: Refusing Norms Imposed by Imperial Power
5.2.4. Esther: Acting with Charm, Courage, and Cunning
5.2.5. The Use of Force by the Jews
5.3. God' Presence and Absence in the MT
D. Literary and Thematic Characteristics of Other Textual Forms of Esther
1. Proto-Esther: Structure and Themes
2. The Greek Versions: Structure and Themes
E. Perspectives on Space and Time
1. Spatial Organization of the Palace
Schema of Palace Organization
2. The Chronological System in the Book of Esther
2.1. The Chronological System of the Masoretic Text
2.2. The Chronological System in the LXX
2.3. Diachronic Implications
F. Canonization, Use, and Reception of the Work
1. An Anthoritative Book
1.1. Canonicity in Judaism
1.2. Canonicity in Christianity
2. A Book for the Festival of Purim
3. An Inspiring Book (Esther' Reception)
3.1. Esther in Judaism
3.2. Esther in Christianity
G. How to Use This Commentary on Esther' Masoretic Form
Chapter 1. The Fall of Queen Vashti
Introduction
The Banquets of the Persian King (1:1-9)
Notes on Text and Translation
Synchronic Analysis
Vashti' Refusal (1:10-12)
Notes on Text and Translation
Synchronic Analysis
The Consequences of Vashti' Refusal (1:13-22)
Notes on Text and Translation
Synchronic Analysis
Diachronic Analysis
Proto-Esther
Proto-Masoretic Editing and the Emergence of the MT
The Greek Translations and the Late Modifications of the MT
Synthesis
Chapter 2. Esther' Accession and Royal Installation
Introduction
Esther 2:1-18. Appointment of a New Queen
Notes on Text and Translation
Synchronic Analysis
Esther 2:19-23. Events at the Court
Translation
Notes on Text and Translation
Synchronic Analysis
Diachronic Analysis
Proto-Esther
Proto-Masoretic Editing and the Emergence of the MT
The Greek Translations and the Late Modifications of the MT
Synthesis
Chapter 3. Haman' Plot
Notes on Text and Translation
Synchronic Analysis
Chapter 4. Mordecai Solicits Esther' Help
Notes on Text and Translation
Synchronic Analysis
Chapter 5. Haman' Honors
Introduction
Esther' First Banquet (5:1-8)
Notes on Text and Translation
Synchronic Analysis
Reasons for the Double Invitation to the Banquet
Haman at Home with His Friends (5:9-14)
Notes on Text and Translation
Synchronic Analysis
Diachronic Analysis
Proto-Esther
Proto-Masoretic Editing and the Emergence of the MT
The Greek Translations and the Late Modifications of the MT
Synthesis
Chapter 6. Mordecai' Honors
Introduction
Haman Honors Mordecai (6:1-11)
Notes on Text and Translation
Synchronic Analysis
Haman Returns Home (6:12-14)
Notes on Text and Translation
Synchronic Analysis
Diachronic Analysis
Proto-Esther
Proto-Masoretic Editing and the Emergence of the MT
The Greek Translations and the Late Modifications of the MT
Synthesis
Chapter 7. The Death of Haman
Notes on Text and Translation
Synchronic Analysis
Chapters 8-10. Triumph, Massacre, and Festivities
Introduction
A Plot Difficult to Unravel (8:1-17)
Notes on Text and Translation
Synchronic Analysis
The War (9:1-19)
Notes on Text and Translation
Synchronic Analysis
The Letters Instituting the Festivals (9:20-32)
Notes on Text and Translation
Synchronic Analysis
The King, Mordecai, the Jews, and the Empire (10:1-3)
Notes on Text and Translation
Synchronic Analysis
Diachronic Analysis. Chapters 8-10
Proto-Esther
The Original Conclusion of Proto-Esther and Late Sections of the AT
Proto-Masoretic Editing and the Emergence of the MT
Proto-Masoretic Themes and Formulations
Proto-Masoretic Editing of Chapter 8
Proto-Masoretic Editing of 9:1-19
Proto-Masoretic Editing of 9:20-28
Editorial Process and Textual History of 9:29-32
Proto-Masoretic Editing of 10:1-3
The Greek Translations and the Late Modifications of the MT
Corrections to the MT Subsequent to the Translation of the LXX
The Outcome of the Greek Translations
The Alpha Text
The LXX
Synthesis
The Additions
Addition A,1-11. Mordecai' Dream
Addition A,12-17. The Eunuchs'First Plot
Addition B,1-7. The Edict of Annihilation
Addition C,1-30. Mordecai' and Esther' Prayers
Addition D,1-16. Esther' Arrival before the King
Addition E,1-24. The Counter-Edict
Addition F,1-10. Interpretation of Mordecai' Dream
Addition F,11. The Colophon
Bibliography
Esther Texts. Editions and Translations
Hebrew
Greek (LXX and AT)
Old Latin (OL)
Vulgate (Vulg.)
Peshitta (Pesh. or Syr.)
Patristic Literature
Bible Translations
Mesopotamian and Persian Literature
Ancient Aramaic and Hebrew Sources
Elephantine
Megillat Ta'nit
Targum Esther I and Targum Esther II (Tg. Esth. I and Tg. Esth. II)
Midrash Rabbah (Mid. Rabbah) and Other Midrashic Texts
Talmud (Babylonian (b.) and Jerusalem (y.))
Greek and Roman Literature
Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Grammars
Commentaries on the Book of Esther
Articles and Monographs
Indexes
Plan of volumes

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