Interesting links for Ruth’s story
Who were Ruth and Naomi in the Bible? The four parts of Ruth’s story. Ruth and Naomi travel to Bethlehem. Ruth meets Boaz, who is instantly smitten. Ruth proposes marriage to Boaz – yes, Ruth proposes. The happy ending to this Bible story. https://www.womeninthebible.net/women-bible-old-new-testaments/ruth/
The Bible text, Book of Ruth. Naomi loses her husband and sons. Naomi argues with Ruth and Orpah. Ruth will not leave Naomi. Ruth meets Boaz in the grain field. Boaz helps Ruth. Ruth and Boaz share a meal. Naomi sees an opportunity and grabs it. Ruth and Boaz on the threshing floor. Boaz bargains for the land – and Ruth. Naomi gains a grandson. The genealogy of David king of Israel. https://www.womeninthebible.net/women-bible-old-new-testaments/ruth/ruth-text/
Puberty, marriage, child-bearing, death. Jewish customs for a menstruating woman. The mikveh. Choosing a husband. What made an ideal husband? What made an ideal wife? What about the dowry? Marriage. Child-bearing. https://www.womeninthebible.net/bible-extras/major-events/
Naomi, beloved mother-in-law. Three destitute women. The mother-in-law is the heroine!! Looking for a husband. Naomi sets things up. Main themes of the story. Paintings of Ruth and Naomi. https://www.womeninthebible.net/women-bible-old-new-testaments/naomi/
Bible study ideas for the story of Ruth. Movies about loyalty and love. Debate: should marriage be arranged, or for love? In defence of a good woman. Focus questions. Meditation. Paintings of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz. Acting the part – be one of the characters in Ruth’s story. https://www.womeninthebible.net/women-bible-old-new-testaments/ruth/ruth-activities/
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