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The oldest mention of Purim is from the first century historian Josephus, who mentions the origins of Purim in his book: "Antiquities of the Jews." He follows the Hebrew Book of Esther but shows awareness of some of the additional material found in the Greek version in that he too identifies Ahasuerus as Artaxerxes and provides the text of the king's letter.
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When does Purim start in 2012?
It starts on March 8.
What is the Hebrew name for Purim?
"Purim" (פורים) is the Hebrew name for Purim.
What religion celebrates Purim?
Judaism.See also:The origins of Purim
When was Purim in 1879?
Purim was on Sunday, March 9, 1879 (Shushan Purim was on Monday March 10)
When was Purim in 2008?
Purim was on March 21 in 2008.
How do you spell purim in spanish?
Celebración judía, Purim
What doesshushan purim mean?
Oh, dude, Shushan Purim is like the afterparty for Purim, but in the ancient city of Shushan. It's when the peeps in walled cities celebrate Purim a day later because they were too busy defending their walls on the regular Purim day. So, it's like Purim, but fashionably late.
What do hasidim think of purim?
Purim is part of Judaism. Hassidim keep Purim just like other Jews.
When is purim going to be celebrated in 2009?
Purim is celebrated on the 14th of Adar. In the Gregorian calendar, Purim _was_ March 10, 2009. Next year, Purim will be on February 28.
When did the maccabeets make there Purim song?
The Macabees are not associated with Purim.
When is Purim in 2013?
Purim was on February 24th and 25th, 2013.
What is a purim moon?
The holiday of Purim always begins on the evening of a full moon, but there is no such term as a purim moon within Judaism.
