The book of Ruth
The Book of Ruth
What is the book of Ruth about?
The book of Ruth outlines the events in the life of a Gentile woman named Ruth, who married into a Jewish family. Tragedy struck when all the men in her family died. What is pleasantly surprising is that she showed complete dedication to Naomi (her mother-in-law) and God by sticking with her and returning to Naomi's home in Bethlehem which was foreign to her. There, she meets Boaz because she is working in his grain field. He takes a liking to her and they eventually marry.
Her choice to remain faithful to God brings her blessings of a husband and son. This is the continuation of a prominent family line! Ruth becomes the great-grandmother to David, the future king to all of Israel. This family line leads to Jesus.
Who wrote the book of Ruth?
The author of Ruth is unknown. Some suggest Samuel but it is unlikely due to mentions of David (a future occurrence).
Who is the audience?
God’s chosen people (the Israelites), and later the church.
Timeframe Ruth was written:
Ruth lived during the time of the judges. The book of Ruth was written sometime after David became king (~1000 BC).
"In short" (One sentence summary):
Ruth was an extremely loyal, selfless and faithful person during a very hard time of famine and death around her.
Fun facts about Ruth/Did you know?
Ruth is the great grandmother of king David and a direct ancestor to Jesus Christ!
She one of the few Gentiles in the genealogy of Jesus!
