If you didn’t know, the Old Testament has some pretty crazy stories. One of the challenges in understanding ancient texts like Ruth is the vast cultural gap between then and now. Ruth unfolds against the backdrop of the time of the judges, a period marked by moral decline and spiritual turbulence in Israel.

In this episode, Whit and Casey take a deep dive into the cultural, historical, and biblical context of the story.

 

Show notes:

Check out Part 2 of this Conversation: https://youtu.be/t-H53kDIi4g?si=xwucHNsCoHxurcps

 

Check out the Message: An Introduction to the Book of Ruth https://youtu.be/LY-ParQ4gpQ?si=m-OW4CWIDf9oKbfh

 

Check Out this Podcast:

Does the Old Testament Dehumanize Women? Dr. Sandy Richter https://youtu.be/AjnMM36QUjA?si=o8LFfzpyxncOmNk0

 

Check Out this Book:

Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien