Abstract
Overview of dating proposals for the Book of Ruth from 10th to 2nd century BCE, and the supposed messages, followed by own proposal: Ruth as an old oral story, reworked shortly after exile as an allegory about hope for Gods redemption, parallel to the message of Second Isaiah.
| Translated title of the contribution | When and why has the Book of Ruth been written? |
|---|---|
| Original language | Dutch |
| Pages (from-to) | 23-33 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Met Andere Woorden |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - May 2022 |