This was such an insightful read! I never would have connected the time of the Judges to the story of Ruth and Boaz—it’s incredible to see that silver lining in such a turbulent season. And to think that Ruth, a Moabite, was grafted into the lineage of Christ—who would have imagined? I’ve always loved their story, and I especially appreciate how you described their love—not saccharine, but substantial. Beautifully put!
I feel like the author of Ruth probably anticipated that we wouldn't think of Ruth and Judges in the same brainwave, which is why he (presumably it was a "he") put that line in at the very beginning. I think it's actually a key detail for understanding the story. I'm glad you got something out of this post. Thanks for reading!
"The small story of good people living in faithful hope is the shaft of sunlight in the storm, the glimpse of the really real underpinning the chaos of the now." ... This is so hopeful and beautiful and yes!
This was such an insightful read! I never would have connected the time of the Judges to the story of Ruth and Boaz—it’s incredible to see that silver lining in such a turbulent season. And to think that Ruth, a Moabite, was grafted into the lineage of Christ—who would have imagined? I’ve always loved their story, and I especially appreciate how you described their love—not saccharine, but substantial. Beautifully put!
I feel like the author of Ruth probably anticipated that we wouldn't think of Ruth and Judges in the same brainwave, which is why he (presumably it was a "he") put that line in at the very beginning. I think it's actually a key detail for understanding the story. I'm glad you got something out of this post. Thanks for reading!
I absolutely love this discussion. The book of Ruth is one of my favorites also and you have enriched my thoughts about it.
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"The small story of good people living in faithful hope is the shaft of sunlight in the storm, the glimpse of the really real underpinning the chaos of the now." ... This is so hopeful and beautiful and yes!
Thank you, Rebecca! That means a lot coming from you. I'm so glad it resonated.