The Bible, King James version, Book 8: Ruth by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title The Bible, King James version, Book 8: Ruth
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Ruth
Note Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger with the help of Derek Andrew's text from January 1992 and the work of Bryan Taylor in November 2002
Summary "The Bible, King James version, Book 8: Ruth" by Anonymous is a scriptural text belonging to the genre of religious literature, written during ancient times, likely around the early centuries of the Common Era. This book is part of the Old Testament and explores themes of loyalty, love, and divine providence in the context of a family's struggles during a famine. The narrative is centered around the titular character Ruth and her relationship with her mother-in-law, Naomi. The story begins with a family from Bethlehem facing famine, leading them to temporarily relocate to Moab. After the deaths of Naomi's husband and two sons, Naomi and her Moabite daughter-in-law, Ruth, return to Bethlehem. Ruth's unwavering commitment to Naomi signifies her loyalty and faith, stating, "Whither thou goest, I will go." In Bethlehem, Ruth gleans in the fields of Boaz, a kind and wealthy relative of Naomi. Eventually, following Naomi's guidance, Ruth seeks Boaz as a kinsman-redeemer, leading to their marriage. The narrative concludes with the birth of their son, Obed, who becomes the grandfather of King David, symbolizing God's blessing amid trials and the importance of faithfulness and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Subject Bible. Ruth
Category Text
EBook-No. 8008
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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