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Book Of Ruth Character Analysis
Key Characters in the Book of Ruth are Naomi, Ruth, Boaz. The book is one of the most poignant in the Bible. It is a story of love and loyalty that is an unadulterated distinction to today's pessimistic society. This short book consisting of only four chapters demonstrates how God can use all people of any background, status, sex in optimistic and miraculous

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