CHARACTERS OF THE BIBLE Ruth & Boaz
The Old Testament account of Ruth and Boaz has many of the elements of a classic love story. A young, destitute, foreign woman catches the eye of a wealthy older man who takes her under his wing. They eventually marry and the story ends happily ever after. But Ruth’s account goes much deeper than simply a love story, as it serves an important role in the Old Testament’s record of redemptive history. While the Biblical book bears Ruth’s name, it is as much about Boaz, so we will look at the
