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Purim's original queen: How studying the Book of Esther as fan fiction can teach us about the roots of an unruly Jewish festival

Purim's original queen: How studying the Book of Esther as fan fiction can teach us about the roots of an unruly Jewish festival

Scholars compare Queen Esther's story to fan fiction, shedding light on the origins of the Jewish holiday Purim and offering new perspectives on biblical storytelling.