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Lois T. Henderson’s *Ruth* transports readers from Moab to Bethlehem during the era of the Book of Ruth. The novel follows a Moabite widow who, with quiet strength and humble faith, leaves her homeland and the worship of Chemosh to embrace the God of Israel, Jehovah. As she adapts to a new culture, she works the fields to support herself and her mother‑in‑law. The narrative explores her growing courage, her eventual meeting with Boaz, and the complexities of her relationship with Boaz’s eldest son, all while illuminating the timeless inspiration of Ruth’s devotion.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Lois T. Henderson
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