The Book of Esther is one of the books of the Ketuvim ("Writings") of
the Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible) and of the Historical Books of the Old Testament.
The Book of Esther or the Megillah is the basis for the Jewish celebration of
Purim. Its full text is read aloud twice during the celebration, in the evening
and again the following morning.
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The Book of Esther is one of the books of the Ketuvim ("Writings") of
the Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible) and of the Historical Books of the Old Testament.
The Book of Esther or the Megillah is the basis for the Jewish celebration of
Purim. Its full text is read aloud twice during the celebration, in the evening
and again the following morning.