We’re queering the Book of Ruth in this episode of the Queer Theology Podcast. And y’all, this one can get really scandalous! We  delve into its themes of agency, chosen family, and the complexities of tradition. Then we also discuss how the narrative can be interpreted through a queer lens, highlighting the scandalous elements often sanitized in traditional readings. Sometimes you gotta engage with scripture in a way that acknowledges the messiness and complexities to really get to the good stuff! As we head into Advent, this can be a time of deep reflection and looking at scripture through a queer lens can be a liberating practice. 

Takeaways

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction and Context of the Conversation

(01:12) Exploring the Book of Ruth

(03:30) Queering the Text: Scandal and Agency

(06:56) Chosen Family and Queer Relationships

(11:51) The Messiness of Tradition and Scripture

(15:35) Invitation to Engage with Scripture

(16:42) Queering Advent: A Community Journey

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