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* ''Ruth approaching Boaz.'' Ruth, following Naomi's advice, approaches Boaz and essentially asks if he will help her find or be a "near kinsman" (also translated "redeemer") according to Levirate marriage custom/law. See [[Ruth 3:10]] for more comments on this. | * ''Ruth approaching Boaz.'' Ruth, following Naomi's advice, approaches Boaz and essentially asks if he will help her find or be a "near kinsman" (also translated "redeemer") according to Levirate marriage custom/law. See [[Ruth 3:10]] for more comments on this. | ||
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| + | ==[[1 Sam 1]]: Hannah== | ||
| + | * Compare the theme of women as saviors to Israel in [[User:RobertC/Feminist perspectives|Judges]]. | ||
| + | * See links below on Hannah and Samuel. | ||
==Related links== | ==Related links== | ||
| − | * [http://bible.crosswalk.com/Dictionaries/BakersEvangelicalDictionary/bed.cgi?number=T618 Theology of Ruth] in ''Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology'' | + | * Ruth |
| + | :* [http://bible.crosswalk.com/Dictionaries/BakersEvangelicalDictionary/bed.cgi?number=T618 Theology of Ruth] in ''Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology'' | ||
| + | :* [http://scriptures.lds.org/gsr/ruth Guide to the Scriptures] entry on Ruth | ||
| + | * Hannah | ||
| + | :* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_%28Bible%29 Wikipedia entry] on Hannah | ||
| + | :* [http://scriptures.lds.org/bdh/hannah Bible Dictionary] entry on Hannah | ||
| + | * Samuel | ||
| + | :* [http://scriptures.lds.org/gss/smlldtst Guide to the Scriptures] entry on Samuel | ||
| + | :* [http://bible1.crosswalk.com/Dictionaries/BakersEvangelicalDictionary/bed.cgi Theology of First and Second Samuel] in ''Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology'' | ||
Revision as of 10:40, 11 June 2006
Lesson 20: Ruth; 1 Sam 1
Ruth
- Overview. See Ruth in the Bible Dictionary for an overview of the story
- Naomi's developing faith. Naomi at first complains to God about "returning empty" but, by the end of the story, is blessed by God. See commentary and links for Ruth 1:22.
- God behind the scenes. Although God does not explitly appear to take an active role in this story, there is a powerful implied theme about God's dealings with the characters in the story.
- Serendipity. See commentary for Ruth 2:3 and Ruth 4:1 regarding what appear to be lucky and coincidental events in the story of Ruth (but really reflect divine providence).
- Kindness to each other. The kindness shown by the characters in Ruth stands in stark contrast to the behavior described in Judges. See commentary for Ruth 1:1 (regarding "two") and Ruth 1:16-17 (regarding Ruth's kindness). When Israel is wicked, God sends armies to against Israel to show his anger, and when Israel is righteous, the virtues of kindness and loyalty by itself becomes a blessing to Israel.
- Wept, kissed and clave. See lexical notes for Ruth 1:14 for chiastic emphasis of Ruth's cleaving to Naomi.
- Lodge. See commentary for Ruth 3:13 for the significance of the recurring use of the term "lodge" as it relates to the kindness (hesed) theme.
- Ruth approaching Boaz. Ruth, following Naomi's advice, approaches Boaz and essentially asks if he will help her find or be a "near kinsman" (also translated "redeemer") according to Levirate marriage custom/law. See Ruth 3:10 for more comments on this.
1 Sam 1: Hannah
- Compare the theme of women as saviors to Israel in Judges.
- See links below on Hannah and Samuel.
Related links
- Ruth
- Theology of Ruth in Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology
- Guide to the Scriptures entry on Ruth
- Hannah
- Wikipedia entry on Hannah
- Bible Dictionary entry on Hannah
- Samuel
- Guide to the Scriptures entry on Samuel
- Theology of First and Second Samuel in Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology
