Embraced by Grace: The Story of Ruth
Set against the dark period of the Judges in the Bible, the story of Ruth is like a beautiful gem, sparkling in its clarity and simple language, glowing with grace, and compelling with its lasting lessons. Written by Samuel, the last judge, to show the lineage of King David, the narrative relates the life and adventures of six people who lived during that time. Elimelech. Naomi. Mahlon. Chilion. Ruth. Boaz.
Ruth. Her name means beautiful friend, and that is truly what she was in her life. She comes into the story in the Bible as the young womanl Mahlon chooses as his wife. Her faith, love, and kindness is shown in every word she speaks.
Yet she was raised in a pagan, idolatrous culture. Where did this dazzling personality come from? How did she learn to have faith in the God of the Israelites? What fire purified her, what forge molded her?
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