Author: The Book of Esther does not specifically name its author. The most popular traditions are Mordecai (a major character in the Book of Esther), Ezra and Nehemiah (who would have been familiar with Persian customs). read more
Author: The Book of Esther does not specifically name its author. The most popular traditions are Mordecai (a major character in the Book of Esther), Ezra and Nehemiah (who would have been familiar with Persian customs). Date of Writing: The Book of Esther was likely written between 460 and 350 B.C. read more
This book is placed between chapters 6 and 7 of Ezra. Easter become queen of Persia (485-425BC) at a time when Persia comprised half the known world. Easter was married to Xerxes and this gave the Jewish people prestige in the courts. read more