Foto: Karl-Heinz Stadtler
Wood, paper, 37x7.5cm. Donated by Mrs Schöneweiß from Vöhl-Obernburg.
The biblical book of Esther as a scroll (Hebrew ‘megillah’), for use in religious services. The Esther scroll is read annually on Purim. It tells of the threat to the Jews in Babylonian exile by the enemy of the Jews, Haman, and their rescue by the courageous and clever Queen Esther. Purim is a joyous festival, similar to carnival.