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September 10, 2025Journal for the Study of Judaism

Esther, Empire, and the Emergence of Jewish Ethnicity

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AHAton M. HolzerTel Aviv University

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Implication

Analysis reveals tensions between the Persian imperial ideology and the Jewish monotheistic worldview, suggesting cultural transformations.

Key Points

  • The Teispid-Achaemenid empire showcased a complex relationship between imperial authority and Jewish identity during the Axial Age.
  • The emergence of a synthetic ethnic class is highlighted, aligning with the traditional structure of subjugated populations.
  • Biblical writings reflect varying responses to conflict between Jewish identity and imperial governance, indicating diverse narratives.
  • The Masoretic text of Esther marks a pivotal transition in Jewish identity within the context of the Persian Empire's consolidation policies.

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Aton M. Holzer (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a25a54b1d3bfb60dd106https://doi.org/10.1163/15700631-bja10107
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