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One Generation – Naomi/Ruth

One Generation – Naomi/Ruth. Many Generations - Israel. Declara- tion of blessed- ness - 4:13 - 17. Genealogy from Perez - through Boaz and Obed - to David. The Solution: New “Covenant” Family – Full. The Problem: Loss of Family- Empty (Afflicted). C L I M A X. (Blessed)

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One Generation – Naomi/Ruth

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  1. One Generation – Naomi/Ruth Many Generations - Israel Declara- tion of blessed- ness - 4:13 - 17 Genealogy from Perez - through Boaz and Obed - to David The Solution: New “Covenant” Family – Full The Problem: Loss of Family- Empty (Afflicted) C L I M A X (Blessed) 4:14 - 17 1:1 1:22 2:1 4:17 Overall Logic: Problem-Solution Tragic events Consequent separation and mourning Ruth’s initial favor from Boaz Ruth’s marriage to Boaz, and birth of Obed 1:1 1:5 1:6 1:22 2:1 2:23 3:1 4:17 4:18 4:22

  2. The Book of Ruth Chapter Titles 1 - Moab 2 - Gleaning 3 - Lying 4 - Marriage Overall Logic-Structure: Problem-Solution The problem of The solution of the problem of loss of bereavement - family in the marriage of Ruth and esp. loss of Naomi’s in the birth of Obed - (2:1-4:17) - w/in (Ruth’s) family 2:1 - 4:17 Ruth & Boaz are the means (1:1-1:22 to Naomi’s fullness & to the solution of her problem Strategic Passage: 1:1-5 or 19-21

  3. Ruth vs. Orpah (1:14) Portrait of Ruth throughout B. Recurrence of contrast Boaz vs. other kinsman (4:1-12) Portrait of Boaz throughout C. Recurrence of comparison Actions / character of Yahweh Actions / characters of humans esp. Ruth and Boaz E.g. - (1) Kindness of Yahweh (1:8; 2:20) Strategic 1:8 of Ruth (1:8; 3:10), and of Ruth & Boaz throughout rst of Yahweh (1:6; 2:4,12,20; 3:10; 4:11-12,14-15) (2) Redemptivness Strategic 2:19-20 (Actions of redeemer - saves and delivers) of Boaz (2:20; 3:9, 12, 13; ch.4)

  4. of Yahweh: righteous behavior of Ruth and Boaz causes Yahweh to reward (passim) (3) Reward - righteous of Boaz: Ruth’s righteousness, commitment to stay w. Naomi and care for her (1:6 - 22; 2:2-7,10-13; 3:10-11) leads to Boaz’s redemp-- tive response (2:1-4:13, esp. 2:5-22; 3:6-18) Strategic 2:12; 3:8-13 D. Recurrence of causation Prayers to Yahweh Events of blessedness to bless and wholeness (cause) (effect) 1:8-9 4:13 2:4 4:13-17 2:12 2:14-23; 3:14-18; 4:13-17 2:19-20 4:13-17 3:10 4:13-17 4:11-12 4:13-20 4:14-15 4:18-22 Related Observation: Yahweh is frequently viewed as the ultimate source or actor behind events (1:6, 13,17, 20-21, 2:20, 4:13)

  5. Ruth’s marriage to Boaz and the birth of Obed, David’s Grandfather- with declaration of blessedness (4:13-17) E. Climax Strategic Passage4:13-17 Ruth’s developing friendship and romance with Boaz (2:1-4:12)

  6. F. Generalization Geneology of the descendents of Perez from Hezron through David (including Boaz and Obed) (4:18-22) (general) One generation- Boaz and Ruth, and the birth of Obed (1:1-4:17) (particular) Strategic Passage 4:18-22

  7. 5. Other Major Impressions A. Writer- Possibly an Israelite with tolerant, liberal views re. non- Israelite foreigners (1:1-5; 2:6; 4:5-7) B. Date- Written probably after the accession of David to the throne- (1) Period of Judges was over (1:1) (2) Certain legal customs described in the narrative had fallen into disuse (4:7) (3) Reference is made to the person of David (4:17,22)

  8. A. The Book is characterized by a sense of warmth. The relationships between persons are deep and sensitive (e.g. 1:15-18; 2:8-13; 3:1-5; 4:13-17) B. This Book is positive in orientation. There is no antagonist; no one (not even Orpah) is presented in a negative light. C. The Book begins and ends with declarations re. Naomi from the women of Bethlehem, and both involve naming (1:19-21; 4:13-17)

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