Ruth was a woman who lived in ancient [[Bethlehem]]. The [[book of Ruth]] in the [[Old Testament]] tells her story. She showed her faithfulness to her mother-in-law and followed her back to a foreign land. She was rewarded by [[God]] and met a man named [[Boaz]], whom she married and later had a son with, [[Obed]], who was the grand-father of [[King David]].
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==Links==
*Ruth at Mechon Momre – (Jewish Publication Society of America Version)
*Jewish Virtual Library
*Jewish Encyclopedia
*Ruth – English translation [with Rashi commentary]
*Christian translations and study guides
*The Kinsman Redeemer
*Online Bible – GospelHall.org
*Biblegateway
*Bible Study on Cross-Cultural Love – InterVarsity website
*Other links
*Catholic Encyclopedia
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