Author Description

“God writes straight with crooked lines.” How did a worshipper of Chemosh in Moab become a foremother of Jesus? The touching biblical story of Ruth is ageless and well loved. For millennia, she has been viewed as a paragon of faithful love. At weddings her commitment is repeated: “Where you go, I will go....” Ruth addressed these words not to either husband but to her mother-in-law, Naomi. The Book of Ruth, a mere 2,000 words, is a classic short story skillfully written. Using imagination and what is known about the era, Sister Kathleen expands the story in Book of Ruth, A Tale of Great Loves. Her insights into what the characters likely thought and did bring them to life. Besides Ruth, you meet Naomi, whose faith is sorely tried. You meet Boaz, who opens his heart to the foreigner Ruth and to Naomi and rescues both from poverty. Love is the dominant theme in the Book of Ruth, above all, God’s never-ending love for his people.