Scrolls of the Megillot_ Hadassah

God's hand of Providence and protection on behalf of his people is evident throughout the book of Esther, though his name does not appear once Hammond's plot brings grave danger to the Jews and this countered. By the courage of the beautiful Esther and the council of her wise cousin mordecai resulting in a great deliverance, the feast of purim becomes an annual. Reminder of God's faithfulness on behalf of his people.

Esther's Hebrew name was Hadassah "Myrtle", but her Persian name was Ester was derived from the Persian word for star (Stara) The Greek title for this book is Esther and the Latin title is Hester.

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