Although writing in the ancient times was a reserve of the sociopolitical and economic elite, the... more Although writing in the ancient times was a reserve of the sociopolitical and economic elite, the choice of characters and characterization in the book of Ruth is instructive. The main characters-Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz-are not cast as being of royal lineage. Even though the story contains undertones of Davidic kingship, this theme is almost an appendix to the narrative.
Although writing in the ancient times was a reserve of the sociopolitical and economic elite, the... more Although writing in the ancient times was a reserve of the sociopolitical and economic elite, the choice of characters and characterization in the book of Ruth is instructive. The main characters-Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz-are not cast as being of royal lineage. Even though the story contains undertones of Davidic kingship, this theme is almost an appendix to the narrative.
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