Alas, we have come to the end of yet another book. However, in stark contrast with the way the book of Judges concluded, loosely likened to the warmth of an embrace after a rough day, the book…

As a child, I thought that the cape Superman wore was cool, especially when the super hero was in flight.  When Ruth asked Boaz to extend the border of his garment over her, she referred to it…

Two hymns ring in my ears as I read the second chapter of Ruth: “Whosoever Will” and I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous Grace.  Ruth was referred to as “Moabitess” (2) and “Moabite woman” (6) before she…

The story of Ruth takes place toward the end of the period of Judges. These were actually dark days for Israel when everyone did what was right in his own eyes (Judges 17:6; 21:25). But during those…