Erwählte in der Fremde. Rut, Ester und JHWH

Abstract

The books of Ruth and Esther reflect different situations of Israel/the Jewish people concerning their relation to other peoples. The book of Ruth shows a creative new interpretation of the torah to define the conditions for the acceptance of a Moabitess in Israel. The book of Esther narrates that and how Jews can live according to their own law in the midst of different other peoples, without giving up their identity. YHWH shows himself as the one who supports those who live according to his torah and who make his grace visible
in the world.