Nasarean Bible of the Essene Way

(Scroll of Esther), read during the Jewish holiday of Purim. However, it can also refer to a specific modern translation used by the Essene Church of Christ called the . Megillat Esther (Traditional)

The Megillah contains specific verses where the congregation raises their voices (e.g., “Mordechai,” “Haman”). A PDF with commentary highlights these moments.

This is the most common association with the term. It is a central text of the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) that recounts the salvation of the Jewish people from a genocidal plot in the ancient Persian Empire.

Holy Megillah PDF

The word "Megillah" literally means "scroll." A physical, kosher Megillah is handwritten on parchment by a trained scribe (a Sofer), just like a Torah scroll. However, for study purposes, a provides an accessible, printable, and searchable alternative.