Additions to Esther by Douay-Rheims Version is a valuable addition to the traditional Bible, offering insight and depth to the story of Esther. The text provides historical context and explores the motivations of various characters in the story, shedding new light on familiar events. The language is accessible and engaging, making it a great resource for both scholars and casual readers alike. Additionally, the detailed footnotes and commentary provide further understanding and clarification, enhancing the overall reading experience. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in delving deeper into the story of Esther and discovering new layers of meaning within the text.

Book Description:

An additional six chapters appear interspersed in Esther in the Septuagint, the Greek translation, which then was noted by Jerome in compiling the Latin Vulgate; additionally, the Greek text contains many small changes in the meaning of the main text. The extra chapters include several prayers to God, perhaps because it was felt that the above-mentioned lack of mention of God was inappropriate in a holy book. Jerome recognized them as additions not present in the Hebrew Text and placed them at the end of his Latin translation as chapters 10:4-16:24. However, some modern Catholic English Bibles restore the Septuagint order, such as Esther in the NAB.