The book of ruth is a nice contrast against what we've just discussed in the book of judges. Some scholars see it as fitting more in termso the persian period, where we have ezra coming back and having these discussions about whether you should have mixed marriages or not. Other scholars are going to suggest that this book perhaps fits better a little bit later in time, during davidic monarchy. This book also seems to be working towards setting up David and his kingship.
How have women’s choices affected nations? Dr. Gaye Strathearn explores what it means to be family, the power of covenants, and the value of expressing gratitude to the Lord, even when long-awaited blessings have yet to come in the story of Naomi and Ruth.
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