The narrative of the Book of Ruth is poignant: One can almost feel the tragic atmosphere in the circle of three bereaved women and hear the soft voice of young widow Ruth as she declares her loyalty ...
Paul Prather says the Bible is endlessly interesting because of its allusions, and the long stretch of history. Wavebreakmedia Getty Images/iStockphoto I’m afraid there’s no way to write this column ...
On the holiday of Shavuot, the biblical book of Ruth is read in synagogue. Explanations for this practice include the springtime setting of both the tale and the holiday, as well as the heroine’s ...
The book of Ruth’s narrative reminds us that God’s salvation is not simply accomplished through “heroic” men, but that women, too, play a vital role. I grew up in Japan in a household where my mother ...
We spoke to the cast of 'Ruth & Boaz" on Netflix, Serayah and Tyler Lepley, about portraying Biblical characters, true love and the importance of a film like this right now. The tale of Ruth and Boaz ...
The contrast between the two Old Testament books can help Christians navigate today’s polarization. The Korean drama Squid Game was a hit in 2021, reaching over 140 million Netflix viewers worldwide.