THE BOOK OF RUTH: A SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSE TO ISRAEL’S DEEPEST DESIRE DURING THE JUDGES’ ERA

The book of Ruth reflects Israel’s innermost longing during the Judges’ era, which is discreetly described in Judges 21: 25. Ruth 1:1-6, on the other hand, portrays the chaotic Judges’ cycle. On the other hand, the genealogy in Ruth 4:18-22 appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel. As a result...

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Published inBiblical Studies Journal Vol. 5; no. 3; pp. 77 - 86
Main Author Bihorubusa, Pascal
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 2023
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Summary:The book of Ruth reflects Israel’s innermost longing during the Judges’ era, which is discreetly described in Judges 21: 25. Ruth 1:1-6, on the other hand, portrays the chaotic Judges’ cycle. On the other hand, the genealogy in Ruth 4:18-22 appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel. As a result, this study demonstrates how these two emphasized passages respond to the book of Judges, providing a spiritual interpretation of Ruth 1:1-6 and a social meaning of Ruth 4: 18-22. The book of Ruth is a reaction to the Israelites’ hardships and challenges outlined in the book of Judges, particularly their desire to form a kingdom and so solve their political, social, and religious strife.
ISSN:2582-0214
2582-0214
DOI:10.54513/BSJ.2023.5307