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Ruth / James McKeown.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Two horizons Old Testament commentaryPublication details: Grand Rapids, MI : Cambridge, U.K. : William B. Eerdmans, c2015.Description: x, 152 pages ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780802863850
  • 080286385X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 222/.3507 23
LOC classification:
  • BS1315.53 .M34 2015
Contents:
Introduction. Authorship, date, and purpose ; Genre ; Story line and synopsis ; Outline -- Commentary ; 1:1-5 : from Bethlehem to Moab ; 1:6-7 : Naomi prepares to return to Bethlehem ; 1:8-13 : an emotional farewell as Naomi leaves Moab ; 1:14-18 : the difficult decision facing Ruth and Orpah ; 1:19-22 : Ruth and Naomi arrive in Bethlehem ; 2:1-3 : introduction to Boaz and Ruth's initiative ; 2:4-7 : Boaz arrives at the harvest field ; 2:8-13 : the first conversation between Boaz and Ruth ; 2:14-17 : Boaz's generosity ; 2:18-23 : Ruth's return to Naomi ; 3:1-5 : Naomi's plan ; 3:6-9 : the visit at midnight ; 3:10-15 : Boaz's response to Ruth's plea ; 3:16-18 : Ruth returns to Naomi ; 4:1-4 : the meeting of two redeemers ; 4:5-6 : Boaz speaks about Ruth ; 4:7-8 : The symbolism of a sandal ; 4:9-12 : the redemption is confirmed and witnessed ; 4:13-17 : Boaz marries Ruth, and Obed is born ; 4:18-22 : genealogical data -- Theological horizons. Introductory comments ; Canonical context ; Ruth and Genesis ; Ruth and Deuteronomy ; Ruth and Judges ; Ruth and the books of Samuel ; The marriage of Ruth ; Character studies -- Theological issues, themes, and approaches. Creation, providence, and guidance ; The hiddenness of God ; The theme of land ; The land of Moab ; Redemption ; Universalism ; Feminist studies ; Missiological significance ; Conclusion.
Item type: Reference Book
Holdings
Current library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
Judith Thomas Library Reference Books Reference Shelves BS 1315.53 .M34 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA27753 Not for loan AUA27753

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction. Authorship, date, and purpose ; Genre ; Story line and synopsis ; Outline -- Commentary ; 1:1-5 : from Bethlehem to Moab ; 1:6-7 : Naomi prepares to return to Bethlehem ; 1:8-13 : an emotional farewell as Naomi leaves Moab ; 1:14-18 : the difficult decision facing Ruth and Orpah ; 1:19-22 : Ruth and Naomi arrive in Bethlehem ; 2:1-3 : introduction to Boaz and Ruth's initiative ; 2:4-7 : Boaz arrives at the harvest field ; 2:8-13 : the first conversation between Boaz and Ruth ; 2:14-17 : Boaz's generosity ; 2:18-23 : Ruth's return to Naomi ; 3:1-5 : Naomi's plan ; 3:6-9 : the visit at midnight ; 3:10-15 : Boaz's response to Ruth's plea ; 3:16-18 : Ruth returns to Naomi ; 4:1-4 : the meeting of two redeemers ; 4:5-6 : Boaz speaks about Ruth ; 4:7-8 : The symbolism of a sandal ; 4:9-12 : the redemption is confirmed and witnessed ; 4:13-17 : Boaz marries Ruth, and Obed is born ; 4:18-22 : genealogical data -- Theological horizons. Introductory comments ; Canonical context ; Ruth and Genesis ; Ruth and Deuteronomy ; Ruth and Judges ; Ruth and the books of Samuel ; The marriage of Ruth ; Character studies -- Theological issues, themes, and approaches. Creation, providence, and guidance ; The hiddenness of God ; The theme of land ; The land of Moab ; Redemption ; Universalism ; Feminist studies ; Missiological significance ; Conclusion.