Good News Bible (Catholic edition in Septuagint order) (GNBDK) Version
(GREEK) ESTHER INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The book of Esther in Greek is a translation, adaptation, and expansion of the book of Esther in Hebrew. The chain of events is much the same, but there are many variations in text, including different proper names and a strong religious tone. The six additions, shown as chapters A—F in this translation, provide a different introduction and conclusion, introduce documents in an official style, and emphasize the religious elements by the addition of prayers and accounts of how they were answered.
Outline of Contents
Esther becomes queen A.1—2.23
Haman's plot against the Jews 3.1—5.14
Haman is put to death 6.1—7.10
The Jews defeat their enemies 8.1—F.10
Postscript
Good News Bible with Deuterocanonicals/Apocrypha.
Scripture taken from the Good News Bible (r) (Today's English Version Second Edition, UK/British Edition).
Good News Bible (Catholic edition in Septuagint order) (GNBDK) Version
