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Author of Ruth and Time frame of writing |
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Can you tell me who wrote the book of Ruth and the time frame in which it was written and also what time frame does it cover? Thanks |
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Author of Ruth and Time frame of writing |
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Ruth
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According to Talmudic tradition Samuel wrote the book of Ruth but the book contains no clue as to who truly wrote it. The favored opiniion is that it was written between the tenth to the eighth century BC during the period of the Monarchy. However one source (Life Application Bible) put it between 1375-1050 BC. |
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NASB,Amplified version of Ruth |
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Ruth
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I am just interested in all and any information the NASB and Amplified bible study forum has to offer. I have found this woman of God in the bible to be interesting. The whole chapter. |
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NASB,Amplified version of Ruth |
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Ruth
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Hello Favor!
Yes, the Book of Ruth is very interesting! If you have any questions about the book of Ruth, feel free to ask them to the Forum. :) It is interesting that she is part of the Messianic line (Matt. 1:5).
Blessings!
Nolan |
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NASB,Amplified version of Ruth |
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Ruth
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Two brief comments, Favor, on this lovely little book, the book of Ruth. Theologically, many see Boaz, the kinsman-redeemer, as a type of Christ. As literature this small book has been widely lauded as one of the supreme masterpieces of all time. Of similar literary excellence is the book of Job. For a wonderful reading experience, try reading Ruth and Job aloud from the King James Bible. --Hank |
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Hank your feelings on Ruth? |
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Hank, you know its funny, I understand the Kinsman-redeemer relationship and can appreciate it but somehow seeing Boaz as a type of Christ has never set with me. I know many people hold to this, but I could never get it to square in my spirit. I see this more of a story of a righteous man and woman fulfilling the obligations that others placed on them. And as a reward for this righteousness God permitted them to take a place in the lineage of Jesus. What are your feelings on it? |
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Hank your feelings on Ruth? |
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Ruth
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Ed, I've read this beautiful little book of Ruth many times, as I'm sure you have, and have always felt it says to me essentially what you in your post indicate it says to you. Honestly, while being aware that Boaz as a kinsman-redeemer was seen by some expositors as a type of Christ, I'd never given it more than passing thought. In a fairly recent series of messages on the book of Ruth, Adrian Rogers (lwf.org) made what I thought was a persuasive argument for this interpretation. Persuasive but not, to my mind, altogether conclusive. This is one of those issues on which, whether one feels that Boaz was or was not a type of Christ, I feel pressed to say, "You may be right." It has long been a concern with me the ease with which one can read more into Scripture than Scripture says. --Hank |
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What Naomi's was most famous for? |
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What was Naomi's role in the book of Ruth? what one very important factor that Naomi is known or famous for? |
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What Naomi's was most famous for? |
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Ruth
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Peaches59, Naomi is the only one who went to Moab and returned. She went with her husband and two sons (1:1-2) and retuned with Ruth (1:19).
1:11-13 . Tho she was bitter (1:20-21), she was kind (1:8) ... she knew there was nothing for them in Bethlehem. No sons to marry them.
1:18 . When Naomi realized that Ruth really wanted to be saved - she brought her home.
What was Naomi's role in the book of Ruth? The main one is - I believe Naomi was setting Ruth up, starting in 2:20 ... if not then in 3:1-4. Then, gives Ruth good advice - to wait (sit) and let Boaz make the next move (3:18).
What one very important factor that Naomi is known or famous for? Read 4:14 and let it melt in your mouth ... notice her change from 1:20-21. In the end, she cares for her "son", Obed, the one her daughter-in-law and distant relative produced (4:16-17).
Steve
Obed was the grandfather of King David. That line eventually produced our Lord.
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What Naomi's was most famous for? |
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thank you so much, all of the above answers will be very helpful in writing my message. I really didn't realized Naomi's relation to Christ Jesus. Now it has broaden my understanding of the entire book of Ruth. |
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What Naomi's was most famous for? |
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I know this book well. Even more so, since my eldest's name is Naomi. My youngest is Elizabeth. |
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Who were the Moabites |
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Who were the Moabites |
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Who were the Moabites |
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The Moabites are the descendants of Lot. His oldest daughter gave birth to Lots' son Moab, Gen. 19:37. People knew that nation as people of incest. |
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Who were the Moabites |
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For more information about Moabites.
Moabite
the designation of a tribe descended from Moab,
the son of Lot (Ge 19:37). From Zoar, the cradle
of this tribe, on the south-eastern border of the
Dead Sea, they gradually spread over the region
on the east of Jordan. Rameses II., the Pharaoh
of the Oppression, enumerates Moab (Muab)
among his conquests. Shortly before the
Exodus, the warlike Amorites crossed the
Jordan under Sihon their king and drove the
Moabites (Nu 21:26-30) out of the region
between the Arnon and the Jabbok, and
occupied it, making Heshbon their capital. They
were then confined to the territory to the south of
the Arnon.
On their journey the Israelites did not pass
through Moab, but through the "wilderness" to
the east (De 2:8; Jg 11:18), at length reaching
the country to the north of the Arnon. Here they
remained for some time till they had conquered
Bashan (see Sihon; Og). The Moabites were
alarmed, and their king, Balak, sought aid from
the Midianites (Nu 22:2-4). It was while they
were here that the visit of Balaam (q.v.) to Balak
took place. (See Moses.)
After the Conquest, the Moabites maintained
hostile relations with the Israelites, and
frequently harassed them in war (Jg 3:12-30;
1Sa 14:1-52). The story of Ruth, however, shows
the existence of friendly relations between Moab
and Bethlehem. By his descent from Ruth, David
may be said to have had Moabite blood in his
veins. Yet there was war between David and the
Moabites (2Sa 8:2; 23:20; 1Ch 18:2), from
whom he took great spoil (2Sa 8:2,11-12; 1Ch
11:22; 18:11).
During the one hundred and fifty years which
followed the defeat of the Moabites, after the
death of Ahab (see Mesha), they regained,
apparently, much of their former prosperty. At
this time Isaiah (Isa 15:1) delivered his "burden
of Moab," predicting the coming of judgment on
that land (comp. 2Ki 17:3; 18:9; 1Ch 5:25-26).
Between the time of Isaiah and the
commencement of the Babylonian captivity we
have very seldom any reference to Moab (Jer
25:21; 27:3; 40:11; Zep 2:8-10).
After the Return, it was Sanballat, a Moabite,
who took chief part in seeking to prevent the
rebuilding of Jerusalem (Ne 2:19; 4:1; 6:1).
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Who were the Moabites |
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Your statement: "People know that nation as people of incest"
I'd like to know if you can gave the passages that this nation is people of Incest. I did read moabites, there is no itroduction of that kind. If you can give me that passages, thanks to you.
I know daughters of Lot done this (incest) aside from this if you can give me exact passages, I will be thankful.
God bless,
Johnny |
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Who were the Moabites |
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See Genesis 19:20. The Jews were given peoples to personify all the things that they could think that as the chosen race, they should not be. In the case of the Moabites, it was the dodgy sexuality and drunkeness of Lot and his daughters. Naomi went out a Jewess with a Jewish husband and sons and came back with a covenant for life with a Moabitess. But it was only through the Moabite that she had the son who became the progenitor of David and of Jesus. The true kinsman redeemer rejected redemption because he would contaminate his family with Moab. |
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Who were the Moabites |
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See Genesis 19:30. The Jews were given peoples to personify all the things that they could think that as the chosen race, they should not be. In the case of the Moabites, it was the dodgy sexuality and drunkeness of Lot and his daughters. Naomi went out a Jewess with a Jewish husband and sons and came back with a covenant for life with a Moabitess. But it was only through the Moabite that she had the son who became the progenitor of David and of Jesus. The true kinsman redeemer rejected redemption because he would contaminate his family with Moab. |
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Naomi's instructions to Ruth re: Boaz? |
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The first part of Ruth chapter 3 tells of her account with Boaz. When Naomi instructs her to lay at his feet and he would tell her what to do implies what intentions? Was it sexual, cultural or traditional? I'm somewhat confused as to why she (Naomi) told her to do this. |
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Naomi's instructions to Ruth re: Boaz? |
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Ruth
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Greetings Defending Warrior!
The various commentators I have read are divided. Some think that this was a outright seduction on the part of Ruth. While, others think that she was following some unknown custom and proposing marriage. I think that the later group is correct. For the following reasons:
1) Boaz refers to her known noble character in 3:11. How could one refer to her noble character if she had just wantonly tried to seduce one?
2) Ruth 3:9 - Ruth refers to the kinsman-redeemer tradition. Thus, it must have had something to do with her actions.
3) Ruth 3:4 - Naomi seemed to expect that Boaz would have specific instructions for Ruth. This would be consistent with a custom with which Ruth might not be fully informed, but Boaz could instruct her on it.
4) Ruth 3:10 - Boaz seemed to think that Ruth had blessed him, probably because she asked him to redeem her rather than a younger man.
Overall, I would say that her actions represent a symbolic way to asking Boaz to redeem her.
Your Brother in Christ,
Tim Moran |
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Naomi's instructions to Ruth re: Boaz? |
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Tim, I'd certainly agree that Ruth's relationship with Boaz was not tarnished by a clandestine sexual affair on the threshing room floor. I would put any commentary that even suggests that it was in the same untrusthworthy category of those which have made unsavory innuendos about the relationship between David and his friend Jonathan. --Hank |
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how can the marriage be taught to all |
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Ruth
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in sharing with a womens sunday school class the marriage of boaz and ruth how can the lesson be presented and not exclude singles, married, divorced and widow? |
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how can the marriage be taught to all |
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Risingstar: As one who has taught classes composed of both genders of all age groups with widely varying backgrounds and life situations, I see no problem in presenting the book of Ruth for exactly what it is: one of the supremely great and beloved pieces of world literature with rich and enduring spiritual lessons. No matter what the student's marital status, the exquisite beauty of the book is not diminished nor its lessons less valuable. Ruth, not unlike the other 65 books of the Bible, is a book for all times and for all peoples. No one is, and should ever feel, excluded from any of the eternal riches of the word of God. --Hank |
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how can the marriage be taught to all |
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Risingstar,
Hank has given excellent advice. Another way of approaching the story is that it is an example of the kinsmem redeemer and in a sense a forshadowing of the story of Christ our kinsmen redeemer. The late J. Vernon McGee of the Through the Bible radio program does an excellent job in his outline notes for the Book of Ruth on that theme. It is available in many Christian bookstores and perhaps even from Through the Bibel on the web if they have a website.
Emmaus |
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how can the marriage be taught to all |
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Emmaus, isn't that J. Vernon McGee really something? I read his "Thru the Bible" commentaries and listen to his taped messages on the radio when I can catch them while driving around. Dr. McGee died in 1988, but his influence lives on. EdB once observed that J. Vernon was so down to earth. And he certainly was, and that's one of his endearing qualities. --Hank |
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how can the marriage be taught to all |
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Hank,
No doubt about it that good ole J. Vernon was a folksy down home charmer. Not a bad way to come across to the masses for a man whom I understand was once the President of Dallas Theological Seminary. You get the impression he never forgot his roots and from whence he came.
Emmaus
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How can we understant our Ruth |
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How can we understant that we are from God Ruth? |
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How can we understant our Ruth |
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Ruth, a Gentile, became part of the geneology of David by being faithful to her step-mother.
She married Boas, a type of Jesus, our Kinsman Redeemer. |
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Genealogy of Obed thru Boaz, not Naomi? |
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How is Obed an heir to Naomi when genealogies list Obed coming from the line of Boaz?
I'm confused about Obed being the son of Naomi. I read other posts that explained how through Ruth, Obed is Naomi's heir in place of Mahlon. But if this is the case, then why is the genealogy (Ruth 4:18-22) of Obed listed through Boaz's line and not Naomi's line? |
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Genealogy of Obed thru Boaz, not Naomi? |
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Ruth
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Hello kwokie
Ruth and Naomi had been bound by marriage. This was legally severed when Naomi's son died, but Ruth insisted on retaining the family bond. Therefore, Obed is called Naomi's heir.
Conversely, Obed is Boaz' blood heir having all the accompanying rights and responsibilites.
Steve |
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Looking for info of the book of Ruth. |
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Where can I find more information on Ruth and the book of Ruth. Are there other places in the Bible that refer or relate to Ruth? I would like to fully understand this book of the Bible. Thank you! |
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