Others like Gregory Nazianzen also excluded Esther from the Bible [JBC, p. 522]. Jerome while favoring the shorter canon, several times in his writings cited Books from the larger canon as Scripture.

From Heritage Foundation’s ‘Project Esther’ to Texas' Bible-based Bluebonnet school curriculum, Queen Esther is a Christian touchpoint.

Footage has emerged of Iran’s Chief Rabbi Yehuda Gerami reading from the Book of Esther and dancing with students at the Tomb of Mordechai and Esther in the city of Hamadan for the holiday of Purim.

If the Book of Esther does not suffice to teach them the lesson they should read another book of the Bible, the Book of Daniel, so they may, before it is too late, learn its lesson of the ...

An exhibit at the Jewish Museum shows how the example of Esther inspired artists, artisans and even royalty in the 17th century Netherlands.

Esther is a short book that reads like a modern-day thriller. The queen is banished for not obeying her husband’s orders, and Esther, an unknown, replaces her.