When author Kelsey Osgood listens to the Book of Ruth on Shavuot, the biblical narrative has a special resonance for her. Osgood, like Ruth, is a convert to Judaism — and like her ancient ...

Beyond its being an inspiring story, The Book of Ruth can be enjoyed as a moving example of how tradition can grow. ‘BOAZ AND RUTH’ by Rembrandt, circa 1637-40. Through acts of kindness ...

The second category of books deals with separate aspects and problems of the book. The marriage of Boaz and Ruth, for instance, is the theme of different essays by Burrows (in JBL, 59, 1940, pp ...

When author Kelsey Osgood listens to the Book of Ruth on Shavuot, the biblical narrative has a special resonance for her. Osgood, like Ruth, is a convert to Judaism — and like her ancient ...