Top 5 commentaries on the book of ruth ligonier ministries. Block, who also serves as the general editor of the series and published by zondervan, is part of the exegetical commentary on the old testament series. Prinsloo, the theology of the book of ruth, vetus testamentum 30 1980. Even though its small, this remarkable book contains many principles with profound impact to our lives today. Ruth, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament. James mckeown wrote the genesis commentary in the two horizons series. Commentary on the book of ruth ruth 1 1now it came about in the days when the judges governed, that there was a famine in the land and a certain man of bethlehem in judah went to sojourn in the land of moab with his wife and his two sons. An exegetical commentary on the old testament april 16, 2017 april 17, 2017 the geeky calvinist ruth written by daniel i. Ruth with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This was a time when the people of israel had abandoned gods ways and fallen into idolatry, horrific social conditions, and a disastrous civil war, as told in the chapters of judges immediately preceding the book of ruth in christian bibles. This new volume on ruth attempts to follow a similar method for reading a biblical book canonically. Robert hubbards commentary on ruth is a model of how commentaries should be written.
Written by kirsten nielsen, this commentary meets the aims of the series in providing a critical take in a midlength commentary. The story of ruth as you may never have thought of it before. The first verse of the book points to the time of the judges and the very last verse points to king david. Dake the book of ruth is the 8th book of the bible. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. Thesis statement to focus on the big idea analytical outline to guide the understanding. The book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament, 1989. I have already recommended blocks commentary in connection with the book of judges. It manages to deal with both details and the big picture. Most conservative authorities accept samuel as the probable author of ruth.
The value system inherent in the book of ruth consists of. Designing to return to bethlehem, she addresses her daughters in law, ver. It also allowed an appreciation for the beauty and complicity of the plot as unfolded by the author. Among historical narratives in scripture it is unexcelled in its compactness, vividness, warmth, beauty and dramatic effectiveness an exquisitely wrought jewel of hebrew narrative art. Frederic bush, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1996, 528 pp. Block offers sound scholarly methodology, capable research, and applicable exposition. A commentary on the book of ruth international theological commentary. The book of judges is about bloodshed, war, and strife. I find that very interesting because the two books are so different. Because of a famine in israel, a hebrew family moved to moab. Written for sunday school teachers, ruth the moabitess is a compilation of thoughts on the person and book of ruth from some of the best commentaries and writers of the nineteenth century and earlier. The book of ruth connects the book of judges with the books of samuel. Ruth 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land.
Engage the challenging books of ruth and esther utilizing the dynamic. The book of ruth new international commentary on the old. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of. Introduction to the book of ruth bible commentary produced by tow project the book of ruth tells the extraordinary story of gods faithfulness to israel in the life and work of three ordinary people, naomi, ruth and boaz. You dont read of any old testament superstars here. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Throughout he emphasizes the history of the moabites as a cursed people of god, reminding us that ruth was of that lineage of moab. Ruth bible story summary what christians want to know. Nay, observe the chain of thought here, and in it a chain of providences, bringing about what was designed concerning ruth.
The book of ruth follows the book of judges in our bibles because its setting was in that time period. Buy a private commentary on the book of ruth by james d. Keep all of the above in mind as we now engage some of the bits and pieces jots and tittles of this fulfillment. It is the first book of the bible without a prophecy or any particular message from god by a prophet to israel. Events in this book occur during the time of the judges in israel, probably in the 12th century b. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. You can read the whole story in the book of ruth in the bible. And a certain man of bethlehem, judah, went to dwell in the country of moab, he and his wife and his two sons. Unlike to humble naomi are many, who, though fallen into decay themselves, are continually boasting of their great relations. The book may have been written by samuel and was probably penned during the time of david. Exploring two vastly different pictures of the israelite people as displayed in the books of judges and ruth, dr. But the book of ruth also looks forward to the time of david, a moabite descendant who enters a levirate marriage with abigail. Ruth 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
The book of ruth is named for the moabite woman who commits herself to the israelite people by an oath to her motherinlaw naomi and becomes the greatgrandmother of david by marriage to boaz of bethlehem. Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. When she saw that ruth was stedfastly minded to go with her which was the very thing she aimed at in all that she had said, to make her of a stedfast mind in going with her, when she saw that she. In the days when the judges were judging 1 there was a famine in the land of israel, therefore, a man from bethlehem in judah named elimelech left for moab with his wife and two sons, remained in moab and died, and his children married moabite women orpah and ruth, and also remained in moab and thus died leaving naomi in mourning over. Study the bible online using commentary on ruth 1 and more. The book may have been written by samuel and was probably penned during the time of david a dreadful time in a strange country. The story begins with a famine in the days when the judges ruled ruth 1.
The book of ruth is placed right after judges in the christian old testament, as part of the historical books section. Commentary on the book of ruth by matthew henry old. The book of ruth new international commentary on the old testament nicot robert l. This volume includes an introduction to ruth, as well as notes. To start off, i would suggest that you sit down and read through this beautiful book. Ruth chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament.
It also contains some of the most memorable stories in all of scripture, not to mention numerous old testament. The book of ruth gives us a glimpse into the hidden work of god during the worst of times. Study ruth 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Thus she is an ancestor in the messianic line that leads to jesus. Famine has hit bethlehem, which forces elimelech and his wife, naomi, to move east to. Obviously, the author was familiar with israels greatest king. If you have a group of 6 or more you may want to split up into smaller groups of 3 or 4 is it anyones first time reading through the book of ruth. Commentary on book of ruth the kind providence of god secures redemption and establishes the messianic hope even for destitute gentiles paul apple november 2012 for each section. You can read more commentaries on familiar bible stories in our people in the bible topic page you may also be interested in these selected articles. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Written by kirsten nielsen, this commentary meets the aims of the series in providing a.
Read ruth 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Bible commentary produced by tow project the book of ruth tells the extraordinary story of gods faithfulness to israel in the life and work of three ordinary people, naomi, ruth and boaz. According to the jewish historian josephus, judges and ruth were originally numbered together as one book. Best commentaries and books on ruth logos bible software.
The book of ruth, however, does not deal with the major events or institutions in israels history, but with the problems and concerns of a single family in bethlehem. Only two old testament books receive their names from women, ruth and esther. One way that you can make july a very memorable month of insight and renewal for yourself is to read through this beautiful story once each week. Read the book of ruth in its entirety what do you know about the book of ruth. The critical allegation against the book of ruth that makes it a production of some postexilic narrator bases their theory on the false proposition that the names of elimelechs sons are fictitious, invented for them centuries later and designed to fit what happened to them, but leon morris cites plenty of proof that the names mahlon and. There is no special book in the bible about mary, but god has given us this lovely book about ruth. The book of ruth is one of only two books of the bible to be named after women the other is esther. This commentary has been through advanced checking. A commentary on the book of ruth international theological commentary e. This volume includes an introduction to ruth, as well as notes, outlines, and lessonsuseable for personal or group study. Naomi in the book of ruth in light of the mosaic covenant 415 of ruth the narrator makes no such direct comment. These two issues are addressed in the book of ruth. Ruth free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible.
Free bible commentary on book of ruth in easy english. The bible project has made a very interesting video exploring the book of ruth. My aim is to preach through the book of ruth in the next four sundaysone chapter each sunday. You can find the best commentary on ruth for you using the tools on the right side. It is a groundless tradition of the jews that ruth was the daughter of eglon king of moab, yet the chaldee paraphrast inserts it. Ruth is a quiet story of ordinary people going about their quiet lives, but it deals. As they work through both economic hardship and prosperity, we see the hand of god at work most clearly in their. Jun 24, 2015 ruth is a righteous person in a dark age of violence. Our story opens on a nice jewish family with a problem. It is unlikely that it was written before the time of david cp. Commentary on the book of ruth relevant bible teaching. Ruth was married to mahlon something like 10 years.
Ancient versions and modern translations consistently entitle this book after ruth the moabitess heroine, who is mentioned by name 12 times 1. Ruth 4 commentary summary sermon explaining the book. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. Ruth, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament, books. T he book of ruth contains an interesting story about a moabite woman who was redeemed into a hebrew family. David guziks bible commentary on ruth chapter 1, where ruth makes the journey with her motherinlaw naomi from the land of moab to the land of israel. Link to eerdmans and an interview with mckeown at eerdworld. And so like all the other scriptures, as paul says romans 15. Excerpts this commentary is from a modern writer and is well done. Thus does the grace of god meet us in the book of ruth, clothing itself in its most attractive form, and so much the more giving, evidence of its power, when we think of the material on which it wrought, in her at least whose name it bears. The book of ruth is a love story, not so much between a young man and a young woman, but between a young woman and her motherinlaw. From this family came boaz and, later, great king david. New american commentary nac 9780805401066 by daniel block.
Leif hongisto, literary structure and theology in the book of ruth, andrews university seminary studies 23. He helps us recognize how weve been squeezed into the mold of society. This was a time when the people of israel had abandoned gods ways and fallen into idolatry, horrific social conditions, and a disastrous civil war, as told in the chapters of judges immediately preceding the book of. This is the first commentary to which one should turn with questions about the book of ruth. The old testament does not again refer to ruth, while the new testament mentions her just once, in the context of christs genealogy. The story of ruth in the bible has a lesson that can be applied to our lives. John macarthurs sermon on ruth the kinsman redeemer is rather straightforward and matteroffact as he delves into the background concerning the moabites, then summarizes the overall book of ruth. A free bible version and commentary on the book of ruth in easyenglish. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 1200 word vocabulary on the book of ruth. Famine has hit bethlehem, which forces elimelech and his wife, naomi, to move east to moab with their two sons to get some grub.
Then naomi her motherinlaw said to her, my daughter, shall i not seek security for you, that it may be well with you. Commentary on the book of ruth tough questions answered. This commentary by tamara cohn eskenazi and tikva frymerkensky is an important addition to the extant scholarship on this biblical book. Several parallels between ruth the story of david can be made, but it is not clear to me how this relationship works. Jesus, the greatest of all kings, came from bethlehem from the same family. The opening verses of the book of ruth mention elimelech before naomi, but by the third verse he becomes the husband of naomi. The book of ruth gets its own small volume in the old testament library otl series. Ruth, the newest in the jps bible commentary series, is a magnificent achievement. The book of ruth is a hebrew short story, told with consummate skill. A literary analysis of this book enabled an enlightenment of the story development as well as the character development, which revealed the overarching and secondary messages of the book of ruth. This commentary on the book of ruth explores that lesson. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
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