Estera: šta nam kaže danas?

Abstract

Priča o Esteri, koja je u središtu purimske vesele proslave, u osnovi je odraz sudbine Jevreja u dijaspori. Zaplet ove priče ukazuje na ono što je potvrđeno kroz čitavu istoriju jevrejskog naroda, a to je da je život Jevreja često nesiguran, da su oni u rasejanju potencijalno izloženi antisemitizmu i uvek postoji opasnost da postanu žrtve ove ili one političke opcije. Kraljica Estera, hrabra junakinja ove priče, potvrđuje sposobnost prilagođavanja, pri čemu ostaje verna svom poreklu.Te je osobine čine podjednako važnom i za hrišanske žene i otuda je priča o Esteri jedna od onih koja povezuje mnoge različite u veri, ali i životu. Obeležja praznika Purim su vesele zabave i darivanje prijatelja, kao i siromašnih.

The story of Esther, which is at the centre of Purim's merry celebration, is basically a reflection of the fate of Jews in the diaspora. The plot of this story indicates what has been confirmed throughout the history of the Jewish people, and that is that the lives of Jews are often uncertain, that they are potentially exposed to anti-Semitism in the diaspora and there is always a danger of falling victim to this or that political option. Queen Esther, the brave heroine of this story, confirms her ability to adapt while remaining true to her origins. These qualities make her equally important to Christian women hence the story of Esther is one that connects many different in faith and life. The hallmarks of the Purim holiday are merry parties and gifts from friends as well as the poor.