The rich and extensive dialogue of the book of Ruth makes it one of the most fascinating books of the Bible. This dialogue makes it possible not only to follow the story of its heroines, Ruth and Naomi, but also to experience the feelings and motivations of these two women.
Ellen van Wolde offers an engaging and enlightening commentary on the book of Ruth by examining the unfolding story through the eyes of each character and then providing a first person narrative from the perspective of each.
Ellen van Wolde is Professor of Old Testament Exegesis and Hebrew in the Theological Faculty of the University of Tilburg, The Netherlands. She has also written an account of Genesis 1-11, entitled Genesis, Stories of the Beginning.
The rich and extensive dialogue of the book of Ruth makes it one of the most fascinating books of the Bible. This dialogue makes it possible not only to follow the story of its heroines, Ruth and Naomi, but also to experience the feelings and motivations of these two women.
Ellen van Wolde offers an engaging and enlightening commentary on the book of Ruth by examining the unfolding story through the eyes of each character and then providing a first person narrative from the perspective of each.
Ellen van Wolde is Professor of Old Testament Exegesis and Hebrew in the Theological Faculty of the University of Tilburg, The Netherlands. She has also written an account of Genesis 1-11, entitled Genesis, Stories of the Beginning.
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