1. The Book of Ruth Kristen Ruth Smith English 356 June 24, 2016

2. Meaning of the Name Act of Seeing, or Something Worth Seeing Friendship, or a Female Friend

3. Themes hesed – a theoretical term meaning compassionate loyalty Faithfulness Loyalty Selflessness Friendship

4. Time Period and Author Written in Hebrew Author unknown, but thought by many to be written by either Samuel or a female author Likely written during the period of the Monarchy around 550bc

5. Lineage Boaz begat Obed Obed begat Jesse Jesse begat David

6. Summary of Ruth After the death of Ruth’s husband, she accompanies Naomi to Bethlehem Ruth marries Boaz and they give birth to a son named Obed

7. Analysis of Ruth Ruth and Boaz exemplified selfless love and were honored with the blessing of a happy family.

8. Works Cited Print References Hubbard, Robert L. The Book of Ruth. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1988, Print. The Bible: King James Version. Glasgow: Collins, 2008. Print. Online References www.biblica.com www.biblegateway.com/resources/all-women-bible/Ruth www.biblehub.com/summary/ruth/1.htm www.bible.org/article/introduction-book-ruth Images www.gardenofpraise.com www.bible.org www.jw.org www.bible.wikia.com