Handout
Historical Context and Excerpts from the Purim Story
Students use this handout to complete a Purim text study.
Subject
- History
- Social Studies
Language
English — USUpdated
How to Cite This Handout
Facing History & Ourselves, “Historical Context and Excerpts from the Purim Story”, last updated March 11, 2024.
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