{"product_id":"purim-and-the-persian-empire","title":"Purim and the Persian Empire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"max-w-full prose-h2:text-xl prose-h3:text-lg prose-h4:text-base prose-headings:first:mt-0 text-gray-600 font-normal leading-6\"\u003e\n    Enter the fascinating world of the Persian Empire: the magnifcent palaces, sumptuous accoutrements, and luxurious gardens and orchards. Megillas Esther is your guidebook to discovering what life was like in the period between the two Batei Mikdash\/Holy Temples.\r\n\r\nHistory, archaeology, and geography intersect here with a fascinating account of the people, places, and cultures preceding and during the Purim story, including cutting-edge findings, research, and artifacts that lend richness and scope to the events recorded in the Megillah.\r\n\r\nThis thoroughly captivating book answers many important questions about the Purim story and weaves together biblical sources with numerous historical documents for a professional and satisfying perspective.\r\n\r\n\u003cli\u003eWho was the real Achashverosh? \r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat was so important about recording that Mordechai saved the king's life? \r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy was every royal decree written in several different languages? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat were so many taxes paid to Achashverosh - and why did he rescind them when Esther became queen? \r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does archaeological evidence help us understand the Megillah better? \r\n\r\nAll these and more are addressed in this fascinating volume. Read it and open your eyes to the story behind the story. You'll never see Purim in the same light again!\r\n\r\nIncludes full-color photos and Megillas Esther in Hebrew and English.\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\" style=\"margin-top:20px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eField\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eYEHUDA LANDY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFeldheim Publishers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e9781598265194\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePurim Titles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Feldheim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55447396941992,"sku":"PURP","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/9765\/9560\/files\/unnamed_9754649d-dbf5-478a-b760-31363aa16168.jpg?v=1776606859","url":"https:\/\/judaicasquare.com\/products\/purim-and-the-persian-empire","provider":"Judaica Square","version":"1.0","type":"link"}