David's ancestry and the meaning of Ruth
Date
2019
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Publisher
Yeshiva University P ; Maggid
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Abstract
This chapter explores King David's ancestry and the meaning of the Book of Ruth.====A wide-ranging collection of essays inspired by the Book of Ruth. In this volume, contemporary scholars, educators, and community leaders offer their readings of Ruth and insights into its themes, through the prisms of their respective academic interests and professional fields. The topics of these essays range from poetry to populism, social work to American history, elder care to conversion to contemporary immigration. -- Publisher's website.
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Scholarly book chapter
Keywords
Ruth (Biblical figure)
Citation
Carmy, S. (2019). David's ancestry and the meaning of Ruth. In S. Halpern (Ed.), Gleanings : reflections on Ruth (pp. 247-253). Yeshiva University P ; Maggid.