Many Bible studies of the book of Ruth focus on the life and
character of Ruth herself. Ruth takes a more comprehensive view of
the book as a whole. While the book is named for Ruth, and she is
prominent in the action, other significant players populate the
drama: Naomi, Elimelek, Mahlon, Kilion, Orpah, Boaz, an unnamed
guardian-redeemer, reapers, elders, neighbors. All have their share
of importance in the historical narrative.What does the book of
Ruth have to do with us today? Although Ruth and Boaz are mentioned
in the New Testament only in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus (Matthew
1:5), Christians have long seen in the book of Ruth a foreshadowing
of our redemption through Christ. As Ruth and Naomi were destitute,
with no status and no hope, we were in spiritual poverty and could
not rescue ourselves. Like them, we were in need of a
guardian-redeemer who would come to our aid. As Boaz in love
intervened and took responsibility to save Ruth and Naomi, Christ
in love has become our ultimate Redeemer who assumes the burden of
our need and gives us a place in his kingdom.
General
| Imprint: |
Inter-Varsity Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
October 2018 |
| Authors: |
Dale Larsen
|
| Dimensions: |
138 x 210 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
60 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-78359-816-8 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-78359-816-6 |
| Barcode: |
9781783598168 |
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