Historically, ruth is the lynchpin of the covenant. The book of ruth is a beautiful interlude of love, set in. It is uniquely short and seemingly not as theological as most other books. We are reminded eight times in this book that ruth was a moabitess 3. Aug 18, 2016 john carter july 22, 2016 sebts biblical hebrew 6500 a biblical hebrew syntax and exegesis an exegetical paper based on the hebrew text of ruth 4. This summary of the book of ruth provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ruth. Exegesis of the book of ruth name course date introduction the book of ruth is an absolute delightful short masterpiece that people can readily identify with based on its downtoearthfeatures.
Include verse numbering for every portion of the outline. The book of ruth tells the private story of a famous figure. It states that in the days when the judges ruled there was a famine in the land, and a man of bethlehem in judah went to sojourn in the country of moab, he and his wife and his two sons. A discourse analysis of the hebrew bible zondervan. If you read the book of ruth in the bible it is only four chapters and yet this commentary is 271 pages long 308 pages if you go by what the publishers say, filled with insights properly extrapolated from gods word that is exegetical in nature. The book of ruth opens with a verse that begins the process of unpacking the historical setting and context of the story. While the books brevity and beauty makes it easy to read in one sitting, were going to let it serve as the basis for four sermons one lesson for each chapter. Outline of ruth free bible outlines bible study start. Old testament exegetical commentary of ruth part 1. Introduction the book of ruth has proven to be a bit of an enigma to many throughout the generations.
Ruth exegetical commentary on the old testament daniel. This can even make writing an exegetical paper fun. Occasionally there are important passages of scripture that have re. I recently began studying for a sermon series i was putting together on ruth, and in preparation wanted to look for some of the key commentaries on ruth. Naomi advises ruth on how best to remind boaz of his duty 3. The journey to moab of elimelech, naomi, and their two sons b. My method for writing exegetical papers, the following method is intended to outline the different steps of writing an exegetical paper.
Ruth opens with an uptodate selected bibliography of some the most important works related to the book of ruth, as well as blocks own translation of the hebrew text. Old testament exegetical commentary of ruth youll meet. You will also find options for commentaries on ruth that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. The book shows how ruth, a moabitess, became the greatgrandmother to david. Modern day christians can probably give quotes from most other books of the bible, but the nature of ruth has left many wondering. Outline of the book the names in ruth let us now turn to a study of the typical teaching of this tender old testament story. Why is this sowhy are biblical scholars so uncharacteristically agreed in. The author is unknown, though samuel is suggested by some. Zondervan exegetical commentary on the old testament. Boaz, by his kindness and attention to ruth, has evidently removed whatever difficulties she has felt heretofore cf. Ruth bible study outline contents by chapter and verse. Many interpreters outline the book of ruth either in a fairly straightforward narratival fashion. Dake the book of ruth is the 8th book of the bible.
Outline of the bookthe names in ruthlet us now turn to a study of the typical teaching of this tender old testament story. The best essay ive ever read on the book of ruth for. The book of ruth in the time of the judges and ruth, the moabitess. Naomi had expressed a desire back in moab that each of her daughtersinlaw might find rest ruth 1. It is a book that presents a typological picture of jesus, israel, and the church. Old testament exegetical commentary of ruth youll meet the.
Throughout the book of ruth the heroine is submissive to the authority of the israelites. It is the first book of the bible without a prophecy or any particular message from god by a prophet to israel. Such a unique story of both bitterness and friendship, indeed, friendship that crossed ethnic and religious boundaries, surely deserves such attention. Jerry a gladson gladsons commentary presupposes some knowledge of hebrew, but it also breaks down the text of the book of ruth to provide a widely accessible interpretation of a rather important female voice in the. An exceedingly valuable exegetical and theological exposition. The themes contained in ruth include, but are not limited to the following. Dont lose sight of the overall purpose of the book, the big picture themes. The whole story ruth small group guide summit the church. Old testament exegetical commentary of ruth introduction there are several aspects of the book of ruth which need to be preliminarily understood for the exegete to properly analyze and interpret the meaning of the book.
John carter july 22, 2016 sebts biblical hebrew 6500 a biblical hebrew syntax and exegesis an exegetical paper based on the hebrew text of ruth 4. If the analytical outline is fluid and no two people will develop exactly the same outline, the eo is even more so. The readers can empathize with poor naomi, who suffers from life. Introduction, outline, and selected bibliography for the book of ruth, by david malick at the biblical studies foundation. Ruth bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Mar 26, 2018 old testament exegetical commentary of ruth introduction there are several aspects of the book of ruth which need to be preliminarily understood for the exegete to properly analyze and interpret the meaning of the book. Following steps means that you do not need to be thinking about everything all at once, but you can instead focus on one aspect of the paper at a time. Irmtraud fischer describes the book of ruth as the womens book in the first testament. Although i was able to find one or two highly recommended ones, i was a bit disappointed in the lack of real scholarship done on the book of ruth. A christian reading of ruth and the hebrew scriptures, touchstone, may 2009, 2024. Ruth 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Concerning a moabite widow ruth who leaves her homeland b. This reflects her commitment to following yahweh and his chosen people.
Reading outline read the entire book of ruth, chapters 14. The exegetical guide to the greek new testament eggnt closes the gap between the greek text and the available lexical and grammatical tools, providing all the necessary information for greater understanding of the text. A discourse analysis of the hebrew bible daniel block grand rapids, mi. It tells a heartwarming story of devotion and faithfulness. The story is set in the time of the judges, a time characterized in the book of judges as a period of religious and moral degeneracy, national disunity and frequent foreign oppression. Intro to ruth biblica the international bible society. Nov 01, 2011 the best essay ive ever read on the book of ruth posted by jmh november 1, 2011 21 comments on the best essay ive ever read on the book of ruth peter leithart, when gentile meets jew. When i was a pastor and i preached from the new testament, my first goto commentary was the zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series. A study of the book of ruth coalition for christian outreach. Even nonbelievers carries god message, as depicted with ruth, a moabite woman gentile. The genealogy at the end of the book is an important link to christ.
Its careful, exhaustive approach to the text gave my exegetical exploits sure footing. A discourse analysis of the hebrew bible transformed. The best essay ive ever read on the book of ruth for his. The book of ruth is an exegetical study that shows the revelation of jesus christ, in the person of ruth, concerning his church and its four stages. This is the first of two books in the bible named after a woman the other is esther. Knoedler professor of old testament at wheaton college, this commentary on ruth is the third and latest offering in the zondervan exegetical commentary on the old testament zecot series.
A host of commentators through the ages have observed that the book of ruth is a splendid example of the storytellers art morris, p. The book is the only example of the law of the kinsmanredeemer in motion. Although there are a few commentaries out there on this book, i felt like many of them only. Dec 15, 2015 if you read the book of ruth in the bible it is only four chapters and yet this commentary is 271 pages long 308 pages if you go by what the publishers say, filled with insights properly extrapolated from gods word that is exegetical in nature. Some such as frederick bush go one step farther and take the. Structural symmetry and its significance in the book of ruth. She happened to come to the field belonging to boaz. This is the best technical commentary on the book of ruth i would recommend. The best essay ive ever read on the book of ruth posted by jmh november 1, 2011 21 comments on the best essay ive ever read on the book of ruth peter leithart, when gentile meets jew. By guiding her to the field of boaz a near kinsman to naomi b. God shows through the divine revelation how a love story can manifest the progressive plan of. Title the book is named after one of its main characters, a young woman of moab, the greatgrandmother of david and an ancestress of jesus 4.
The events of the book of ruth took place during the period of the judges latter part of the 12th century b. The book of ruth reflects a time of peace between israel and moab contrast jdg 3. Bibl 104 b53 book of ruth is a romantic drama and love story on how god use people to carry out his divine agenda. Best ruth commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. In our previous study, we saw how ruth came to be the daughterinlaw to naomi. The series makes interpreting any given new testament book easier, especially for those who are hard pressed for time but. Writing exegetical papers westminster theological seminary. Old testament exegetical commentary of ruth introduction and outline introduction 1. The book of ruth makes for many excellent expositional, narrative sermons. The book of ruth is regarded as one of the most beautifully written stories in the bible. The series makes interpreting any given new testament book easier, especially for those who are hard pressed for time but want to preach or teach with accuracy and. Orpah leaves her, but ruth with great constancy accompanies her.
The only other old testament book, which has a woman as a protagonist, is the book of esther, and it can be well argued that esther just follows mordecais guidance. Much of the early part of the book is told from the point of view of female private relationships. Aug 08, 2017 the book of ruth tells the story of ordinary, though godly, people during the turbulent period of the judges. Like 1sa 12, it gives a series of intimate glimpses into the. The hebrew word reads security in the nasb and a home in the niv, but its meaning in other parts. Ruth 3 commentary preachers complete homiletical commentary. The exegetical outline an exegetical outline traces the thoughtflow of the passage. The plan had matured itself slowly in her mind during the harvest season, now comes the proposal. And so, from the first lesson taken from chapter one, we learn about ruths noble choice.
Ruth is a love story without the use of the word love. Ruth portrays a marriage between ruth, the young moabite woman after whom the book is named, and boaz, an upright and worthy man, who takes ruth and her widowed motherinlaw, naomi, into his home. Now we have the old testament equivalent, and daniel blocks commentary on ruth is headlining the launch. Ruth portrays a marriage between ruth, the young moabite. It may appear that ruth was inappropriately aggressive. Readers can effortlessly identify with it through picturing themselves in the story. This is an exegetical or historical outline of the text, reflecting the theme.
Every book of the bible outlined in section headings. It was easytoread, faithful to the text, and true to the narratival genre as a whole. Ruth again submitted to the counsel of her motherinlaw under whose authority she had placed herself ruth 3. Introduction to the book of ruth, new american bible.
The story in the book of ruth includes two journeys, one from bethlehem to moab, and one from moab back to bethlehem. The death of elimelech, and marriages of the sons to naomi and orpah c. Not only will you not develop the same outline as the person next to you, you will not develop the same outline a month or a year from now. It shows an oasis of faithfulness in a time marked by idolatry and unfaithfulness. This is the type of outline you will find in most commentaries, i. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of ruth. Introduction the book of ruth is one of the most beloved books in the old testament. Have fun and see how this book can edify and teach women regarding the unity of the faith. Where she gathers grain and finds a place in the genealogy. The book of ruth has been, is, and will continue to be an object of close reading and interpretive debate within the walls of faith communities and the halls of academia.
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