Ruth

=Ruth=

==Summary: The story of Ruth is about a woman named Naomi whose two sons and husband die prematurely and one of her daughter-in-laws wants to stay with her and glean fields of grain. So Naomi talks to a man of standing who was a friend of her husband. Ruth helps him by gleaning his fields for him and she gains some status and good character while helping him. Eventually they marry. ==

Discussion Questions:
1) In your opinion, what are some central themes of the story of Ruth? 2) Do you get the impression that Boaz is young or old? 3) Do you think Ruth is happy with her work

Outside Material:
A short movie trailer for The Story of Ruth: media type="youtube" key="Pm_W9-XNxro" height="315" width="560" A modern depiction entitled "Ruth Gleaning" by Marc Changall, 1960.

Study Guide/Quiz Questions:
1) Why did Boaz tell his men to leave some stalks on the ground for Ruth to pick up, as she was picking up others? 2) How many measures of barley did Boaz give Ruth to take back to her mother-in-law? 3) In what places do the opposing themes of famine, childlessness, and hunger, and fruitful wealth 4) What are some examples of emptiness and fullness throughout the story? 5) Does Ruth ever have a child? 6) What was the method of legalizing transactions in Israel?