Ruth, Woman of Courage
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- Synopsis
- As in the Old Testament Book of Ruth, after losing her husband, Ruth, a foreigner, follows her widowed, mother-in-law, Naomi, to a distant place. Through Naomi's instructions, Ruth finds and marries Boaz, her kin's man, redeemer. The writer extends this narrative by writing about Ruth's and Boaz' son who becomes the progenitor of the Messiah. According to the author, "Ruth, the stranger from Moab, became one of the ancestors of Jesus, God's own Son. Because of her courage, love, and devotion, Ruth is still remembered. Ruth was courageous in many ways. She was ready to leave her home, her family, and her friends to move to a new land with Naomi. Unafraid, Ruth went to the fields to find food. Later Ruth followed Naomi's unusual instructions and went to the threshing floor at night. Putting behind her the idol worship of her own people, Ruth trusted the one true God. And God honored Ruth's love and obedience by blessing her in a very special way ..."
- Copyright:
- 1977
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 49 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780805442298
- Publisher:
- B&H Publishing Group
- Date of Addition:
- 07/26/09
- Copyrighted By:
- Broadman Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Religion and Spirituality
- Submitted By:
- Barbara Baker
- Proofread By:
- Barbara Baker
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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