For Christmas, a dear friend gave me "Unshaken" by Francine Rivers, the story of Ruth. While it is a fictionalized version, Rivers remains true to the facts given in Scripture. Another book I received for Christmas is called "Know Your Bible" - All 66 Books Explained and Applied*. It includes "...brief surveys of all sixty-six Bible books. Each summarizes what that book is about -- always within the context of God's love and concern for people."
Here is what it says concerning the book of Ruth:
AUTHOR
Not stated, some suggest Samuel.
DATE
Ruth, the great-grandmother of King David (who reigned approximately 1010 -970BC), probably lived around 1100 BC.
IN TEN WORDS OR LESS
Loyal daughter-in-law pictures God's faithfulness, love, and care.
DETAILS, PLEASE
Ruth, a Gentile woman, marries into a Jewish family. When all of the men of the family die, Ruth shows loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi, staying with her and scavenging food to keep them alive. As Ruth gleans barley in a field of the wealthy Boaz, he takes an interest in her and orders his workers to watch over her. Naomi recognizes Boaz as her late husband's relative and encourages Ruth to pursue him as a "kinsman redeemer," one who weds a relative's widow to continue a family line. Boaz marries Ruth, starting a prominent family.
QUOTABLE
Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God. (1:16)
UNIQUE AND UNUSUAL
Ruth, from the pagan land of Moab, married a Jewish man and became the great-grandmother of Israel's greatest king, David - - and an ancestor of Jesus Christ.
SO WHAT?
We can trust God to provide what we need, when we need it - - and to work out our lives in ways that are better than we ever imagined.
*"From Know Your Bible, published by Barbour Publishing, Inc. Used by permission."
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16 comments:
it does sound like you have great friends who look out for you...thanks for sharing about those books...will have to keep an eye for them. sarah
I love the story of Ruth. She is such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing this.
Hi Jean,
I also have "Unshaken" and I love Francine Rivers' stories. You have good friends! Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful and restful Sunday.
Blessings,
Sandi
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Ruth. Our pastor did a series of sermons on Ruth recently. I am always inspired by her life.
Blessings,
Charlotte
I read that book by Francine Rivers a few years ago along with I think it was 5 other women of the bible as well. They were soo good and followed the scriptures so well. Really made them come alive for me. I love the book of Ruth. And I love that verse...Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God. (1:16)
The other book you spoke sounds good too. I will look for it. Thanks for sharing this. Blessings, Debbie
Ruth is one of my favorite women of the Bible.
I love Ruth, her story touches my heart.
Both of these books sound wonderful I enjoy Francine Rivers, and would like to read more of her books. Unshaken sounds like the next one I might be reading.
Blessings,
Ginger
Oh, thank you! I love finding new good books.
That's one outstanding author, Jean.
Quite an interesting story about Ruth! She was faithful and rewarded for her Faith. Thanks for sharing it with us today, Mau!
What encouraging gifts your friends have given to you. I love that story [Ruth's]. Naomi must be strong in the way she showed her love for God that her DIL chose to follow her God. What stood out the most was God's grace when they faced a difficult circumstance. God bless you and have a great week!
Thanks for sharing about one of my favorite books of the Bible.
Just beautiful, thank you ~ Blessings ~
I am studying Ruth right now and will look forward to reading this book.
Dear Djfshop,
I know you will enjoy "Unshaken" the story of Ruth by Francine Rivers. Thanks for stopping by and saying "hi."
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