Bible Question: To whom was the book of Ruth written? |
Bible Answer: According to the Orthodox Study Bible: The author is unknown. Traditionally believed to be written in the time of the Judges, about 1300BC. Historically, Ruth is the great-grandmother of David. REDEMPTION is the theme. Boaz acts as a redeemer by buying back Naomi's land, marrying Ruth, A Moabitess, fathering a son to keep the family line alive. Such a "kinsman-redeemer" is symbolic of the mediating work of CHRIST. Ruth's position as a Gentile in the ancestry of David (and thence of CHRIST) signifies that all nations will be represented in the Kingdom of GOD. Hebrew sources use the word "chesed" to interpret the theme of the Book of Ruth. Chesed means loving kindness, mercy, loyalty. The story of Ruth does illustrate these. In my small opinion, Ruth is written for all of mankind. |
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