Summary

The excerpt from the Book of Ruth tells the story of Naomi, a widow who returns to her homeland of Bethlehem from Moab with her daughter-in-law, Ruth. Naomi, whose name means "sweetness" in Hebrew, has lost her husband and both her sons, leaving her with nothing but sorrow. Ruth, a Moabite woman who married one of Naomi's sons, demonstrates unwavering loyalty by choosing to stay with Naomi and forsake her own people and gods. This journey, set against the backdrop of a famine and a changing social landscape, highlights themes of loyalty, faith, and the resilience of the human spirit.