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The Historical Context of Purim Provided in the Book of Esther

5 March 2023

The story of Esther and Mordechai is one of the most beloved tales in the Bible. But how factual is it? The Book of Esther actually provides both historical context and fodder for scholarly debate between the rabbis of the Talmud and modern academics. VOI's Mottle Wolfe is joined by VOI show host Eve Harow and biblical scholar, Rabbanit Shani Taragin for an in-depth discussion.

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