[Avodah] Who wrote Megillas Esther?

[rabbirichwolpoe at gmail.com]

This is a hashkafa trade-off.

There is a hizzuq here for the nach
We know who achashveirosh is
The story fits history
Etc.

We now can counter Bible Critics with solid "ammunition"

But this model conflicts with Hazal's model big time.

Q:  is this trade-off worthwhile to YOU?

To me it is because I prefer the supporting evidence and meanwhile I
can live with a tzaruch iyyun on those Hazal's.

If OTOH one cannot live with this, then just fuhgedabbout it. Just 'cause
it works for me, does not mean it's the right solution for others.

KT
RRW
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