esther: the christian standard commentary

Esther: The Christian Standard Commentary is part of The Christian Standard Commentary (CSC) series. This commentary series focuses on the theological and exegetical concerns of each biblical book, thoughtfully balancing rigorous scholarship with practical application.

This series helps the reader understand each biblical book’s theology, its place in the broader narrative of Scripture, and its importance for the church today. Drawing on the wisdom and skills of dozens of evangelical authors, the CSC is a tool for enhancing and supporting the life of the church.

The author of Esther: The Christian Standard Commentary is Andrew E. Steinmann.

Andrew Steinmann is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Theology and Hebrew at Concordia University Chicago where he taught from 2001 to 2023. He holds a B.S. from the University of Cincinnati, a M.Div. from Concordia Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Studies from the University of Michigan. He has served as a parish pastor, a Bible translator, a nursing home chaplain and as professor at several institutions. Dr. Steinmann is the author of twenty books, including From Abraham to Paul: A Biblical Chronology and commentaries on Genesis, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, Ezra and Nehemiah, Proverbs, and Daniel.