Scandal and Redemption in Ruth 4: The Necessity of ‘Chesed’ in Transforming Ignominy into Exaltation: An Exegetical Essay by Tamice Namae
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The story of Ruth is deliberately placed in between the time of Israel’s judges and Israel’s monarchy as a reminder of Yahweh’s חֶסֶד and is intended by the author to function as a blueprint for their own kindness, redemption, and inclusion upon their acquisition of power and monarchal status. Imitation of the themes presented in Ruth will set them apart from the surrounding nations unto the glory of Yahweh and fulfillment of His covenant promise.
Scandal and Redemption in Ruth 4: The Necessity of ‘Chesed’ in Transforming Ignominy into Exaltation: An Exegetical Essay by Tamice Namae
Scandal and Redemption in Ruth 4: The…
Scandal and Redemption in Ruth 4: The Necessity of ‘Chesed’ in Transforming Ignominy into Exaltation: An Exegetical Essay by Tamice Namae
The story of Ruth is deliberately placed in between the time of Israel’s judges and Israel’s monarchy as a reminder of Yahweh’s חֶסֶד and is intended by the author to function as a blueprint for their own kindness, redemption, and inclusion upon their acquisition of power and monarchal status. Imitation of the themes presented in Ruth will set them apart from the surrounding nations unto the glory of Yahweh and fulfillment of His covenant promise.