Old Testament Exegetical Commentary of Ruth
Student Name
Course
Professor’s Name
Date
, 1
Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Historical Background...................................................................................................................2
Prevailing Conditions...........................................................................................................2
Main Characters...................................................................................................................3
Major Argument...................................................................................................................3
Major Themes......................................................................................................................3
Exegetical Outline..........................................................................................................................4
Death and Emptiness 1:1-22................................................................................................4
Ruth’s service and devotion 2:1-23.....................................................................................4
Ruth's Dedication to Naomi is repaid 3:1-18.......................................................................4
Ruth’s Reward 4:1-22..........................................................................................................4
Commentary of Ruth.....................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1..............................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2..............................................................................................................................6
Chapter 3..............................................................................................................................7
Chapter 4..............................................................................................................................8
Conclusion ....................................................................................................................................10
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................12
Student Name
Course
Professor’s Name
Date
, 1
Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Historical Background...................................................................................................................2
Prevailing Conditions...........................................................................................................2
Main Characters...................................................................................................................3
Major Argument...................................................................................................................3
Major Themes......................................................................................................................3
Exegetical Outline..........................................................................................................................4
Death and Emptiness 1:1-22................................................................................................4
Ruth’s service and devotion 2:1-23.....................................................................................4
Ruth's Dedication to Naomi is repaid 3:1-18.......................................................................4
Ruth’s Reward 4:1-22..........................................................................................................4
Commentary of Ruth.....................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1..............................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2..............................................................................................................................6
Chapter 3..............................................................................................................................7
Chapter 4..............................................................................................................................8
Conclusion ....................................................................................................................................10
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................12