Abstract
The aim of the article is to analyze the symbol of tree and cross in the Book of Esther. The story of the Jewish queen and her intervention with the king contributed to the salvation of Jews. The enemy of Jews was killed. “So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king’s wrath pacified” (Est. 7:10). Interesting interpretations of the biblical motive are found in some works with crucified Haman. This selected topos from the Book of Esther is an example of different interpretation of universal symbols in the context of religious traditions.
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Pawel PlichtaAssistant Professor, Institute of Intercultural Studies, Jagiellonian University, Malopolskie, Poland
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Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Bible, Tree, Symbolism
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