The book of Ruth is the Narrative of a love story,

[WalterandDebbie]

The Story of Ruth: Chaps. 1-4
The book of Ruth is the Narrative of a love story, yet also has some important Genealogy. The timeline of this book is intertwined during the period of the Judges. The author was anonymous but some believe it was perhaps written by Samuel the prophet; however, it is unlikely that he was alive when this book was written. It was written about 1046-1035 B.C. Key personalities include Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz.

http://biblehub.com/summary/ruth/1.htm

 

[iLOVE]

Boaz is a Type of Christ (Jesus is seen as our kinsman redeemer); Ruth, a Gentile, is a Type of the Church.

By: The Holy Spirit - Pastor Jimmy Swaggart - Pastor Tony Evans - Ambassador for Christ Jesus iLOVE

 

[GodsGrace]

It also tells us of many customs of the time.​

 

[abide]

It also tells us of many customs of the time.​

Wondering these customs are really customs that might shock folks today.

Ruth 3. 7-8

And when Boaz had eaten and drunk and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn and she came softly and uncovered his fee and laid her down.
And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself; and, behold a woman lay at his feet.:shock

Vs 13 Tarry this night. (she left the next morning. )
A very unusual custom that might cause ears to tingle in today's world.:neutral
These verses always caused me to 2