A Hermeneutical Paper on the Book of Ruth
A Hermeneutical Paper
A Paper on the Book of Ruth In Biblical Hermeneutics Presented to Michael Szuk Columbia Bible College
By Justun Chan March 17th 2008
1. Working independently of Bible study helps make an outline of the book of Ruth. To do this, read it through in one sitting, noting the overall flow of what the author writes. Re-read the narrative two or three times noting the main points and sub points of the epistle.
1:1 – Introduction 1:1-7 – Family Origins and Details 1:1-2 – Family Background 1:3-5 – Family Problems 1:6-7 – Lord's Intervention
1:8-22 – Departing From Moab 1:8-18 – A Decision was Made 1:8-15 – Naomi's Suggestion 1:16-18 – Ruth's Desire 1:19-22 – The Return of Naomi
2:1-23 – Ruth Meets Boaz 2:2-3 – Ruth works in the Field 2:5-8 – Boaz notices Ruth 2:9-16 – Boaz flirts with Ruth 2:17-23 – Naomi advises Ruth to stick to Boaz
3:1-18 – Ruth and Boaz at the Threshing Floor 3:1-6 – Naomi Instructs Ruth 3:5-6 – Ruth listens and obeys 3:7-15 – Ruth meets Boaz in the Threshing Floor 3:7-9 – Ruth begins the plan and approaches Boaz 3:10-13 – Boaz replies Ruth 3:16-18 – Ruth returns and reports to Naomi
4:1-12 – Ruth Marries Boaz 4:1-6 – Boaz brings the elders and the kinsman-redeemer 4:7-11 – Boaz redeems Elimelech's estate and marries Ruth
4:13-22 – Genealogy of David & Conclusion 2. In Ruth 1.1, the author identifies the time period as “when the judges governed.” Discuss this time in biblical history considering
A Paper on the Book of Ruth In Biblical Hermeneutics Presented to Michael Szuk Columbia Bible College
By Justun Chan March 17th 2008
1. Working independently of Bible study helps make an outline of the book of Ruth. To do this, read it through in one sitting, noting the overall flow of what the author writes. Re-read the narrative two or three times noting the main points and sub points of the epistle.
1:1 – Introduction 1:1-7 – Family Origins and Details 1:1-2 – Family Background 1:3-5 – Family Problems 1:6-7 – Lord's Intervention
1:8-22 – Departing From Moab 1:8-18 – A Decision was Made 1:8-15 – Naomi's Suggestion 1:16-18 – Ruth's Desire 1:19-22 – The Return of Naomi
2:1-23 – Ruth Meets Boaz 2:2-3 – Ruth works in the Field 2:5-8 – Boaz notices Ruth 2:9-16 – Boaz flirts with Ruth 2:17-23 – Naomi advises Ruth to stick to Boaz
3:1-18 – Ruth and Boaz at the Threshing Floor 3:1-6 – Naomi Instructs Ruth 3:5-6 – Ruth listens and obeys 3:7-15 – Ruth meets Boaz in the Threshing Floor 3:7-9 – Ruth begins the plan and approaches Boaz 3:10-13 – Boaz replies Ruth 3:16-18 – Ruth returns and reports to Naomi
4:1-12 – Ruth Marries Boaz 4:1-6 – Boaz brings the elders and the kinsman-redeemer 4:7-11 – Boaz redeems Elimelech's estate and marries Ruth
4:13-22 – Genealogy of David & Conclusion 2. In Ruth 1.1, the author identifies the time period as “when the judges governed.” Discuss this time in biblical history considering