book of esther

• Buch der hebräischen Bibel (Altes Testament), das die Geschichte von Esther, der jüdischen Königin von Persien, erzählt, die ihr Volk vor einem Vernichtungsplan rettet. Es wird während des jüdischen Festes Purim gelesen.

A book in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) that tells the story of Esther, a Jewish queen of Persia who saves her people from a plot to destroy them. It is read during the Jewish festival of Purim.

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   A book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament that tells the story of Esther, a Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from genocide.

   Buch Esther

   • The Book of Esther is read during the Jewish festival of Purim.
   • Scholars debate the historical accuracy of the Book of Esther.
   • The story in the Book of Esther emphasizes courage and divine providence.