How to Read Ruth
Ruth, brief enough to read in 15 minutes, is a delight. The German
poet Goethe called it “the loveliest complete work on a small scale.”
But because Ruth’s author didn’t hammer his points home, it is possible
to overlook his deeper meaning. As you read, concentrate on the loving
bond between Ruth and Naomi. This love, which thrived in suffering, is
the root of the book. It offers hope for other people in hard
circumstances.
The author of Ruth assumed that readers understood the cultural and historical background of Ruth’s time. You may need to read about it for deeper understanding.
Deuteronomy 25:5-10 describes the background on marriage for a widow with a member of her husband’s family, the kinsmen-redeemer.” Leviticus 25:23-28 gives background on a poor person’s property. The introduction to Judges Offers historical perspective, for the book of Judges is an overview of the difficult times Ruth lived in.
People You’ll Meet in Ruth
The author of Ruth assumed that readers understood the cultural and historical background of Ruth’s time. You may need to read about it for deeper understanding.
Deuteronomy 25:5-10 describes the background on marriage for a widow with a member of her husband’s family, the kinsmen-redeemer.” Leviticus 25:23-28 gives background on a poor person’s property. The introduction to Judges Offers historical perspective, for the book of Judges is an overview of the difficult times Ruth lived in.
People You’ll Meet in Ruth
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