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Ruth: Famine and Fortune

Barry Webb & David Hoene
Matthias Media
9781873166277 | 1873166273 | 44pp
Size: 155(w) x 221(h) mm
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£2.50
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Poverty, disease, famine and warfare. A refugee family is destroyed by their ravages and two widows remain with no money and fewer prospects. Hardly the ideal setting for a story of love and romance.

The book of Ruth sits strangely in the Old Testament, between histories of the great dealings of leaders and nations, we are given an insight into how the God of Israel deals with individuals to bring about his plans for the future.

FAMINE AND FORTUNE takes us to the heart of this beautiful and sometimes strange story- explaining some of the background and customs referred to. In four sharp studies, it unpacks the relevance of this short book to the Bible as a whole, and for us today.

Suitable for private study or in small groups.
Table of Contents
How to make the most of these studies

1. Going away and coming back

2. The kindness of God

3. Encounter on the threshing floor

4. The redeemer

Tips for leaders

Customer Reviews

Informative & thought provoking study guide for groups & individuals
Review by Anonymous | 24.04.2008

4 very helpful interactive Bible studies are contained in this book which brings the story of Ruth to life. The historical and cultural setting of this Bible book is well explained, whilst its modern day relevance and applications are brought out in a lively and engaging manner. Found very useful and thought provoking by my ladies Bible study group!

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A good study guide - concise but thought-provoking
Review by Anonymous | 02.07.2007

This book is good at helping you to draw out the main themes of Ruth, explaining the Old Testament context, and applying it to our situation now. It is probably not the most detailed of guides but I don't imagine it is meant to be!

I would buy it again.

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