Introduction
Ruth
In the dark days of the judges, a Moabite widow's loyalty leads to redemption — and to King David's line.
At a glance
TestamentOld Testament
DivisionHistory
GenreHistory / Narrative
Chapters4
AuthorUnknown
DateSet in the days of the judges
Authorship and dating follow tradition where noted; many are debated — see the methodology page.
A full written introduction for Ruth is on the way. Meanwhile, the outline, themes, and curated resources below give you the lay of the land — and how to read history / narrative helps you read it on its own terms.
Introductions & overviews
Lay
A clear ~10-minute audio teaching for every one of the Bible's 1,189 chapters — the most systematic free way to study chapter by chapter.
Pastoral
Free verse-by-verse audio through the entire Bible from the founder of Calvary Chapel.