One of only two books names after a woman (Ruth and Esther)
Ruth is part of Jesus Christ genealogy (Matthew 1:5)
Salmon begot Boaz by Rahab, Boaz begot Obed by Ruth, Obed begot Jesse,
Matthew 1:5
Author: Samuel
Time: “When the Judges Ruled”
Location: Moab and Bethlehem
The book of Ruth was typically read during Pentecost due to Harvest references
Major Themes:
- New Covenant – Jews and Gentiles in the Covenant
- Woman are coheirs in the Kingdom with me part of Gods salvation
- Ruth protrays the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31
- Gods sovereignty and provision are demonstrated
- Ruth is in the genealogy of the Messiah (Christ)
- Boaz is a shadow of Christ – The Kinsman Redeemer
- The throne of David which points to Jesus Christ
