The Kinsman Redeemer (Conclusion)
The last act of Ruth opens at the city gates. Different cultures develop different methods of conducting local business. There has to be...
The Kinsman Redeemer (Part Three)
So what do we make of Boaz? Ruth is a short story, yet its portrait of him has amazing depth. He is of the royal line, which assumes at...
The Kinsman Redeemer (Part Two)
The Hebrew word for kinsman-redeemer is goel, and involves the redemption of property. It has nothing to do with marriage. If a Hebrew...
The Kinsman Redeemer (Part One)
Ruth is a wonderful story. It has the stuff of every great tale – tragedy and triumph, allegiance and dedication, love and romance,...