Ruth - Campbell, Edward F - Yale University Press - Related
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Commentaries THE OLD TESTAMENT A New Translation with
Introduction, Notes and Commentary by Edward F. Campbell, Jr.
Ruth (Volume 7 in the Anchor Bible Commentary series), a tale of
human kindness and just dealing far beyond the norm, contains
elements that for centuries have been the subject of debate.
With a sprightly translation and a commentary rich in informed
speculation, Professor Campbell considers the questions of
layman and scholar alike. Finding no overt mighty acts, the
layman asks, "Why was Ruth included in the Bible at all? Where
is God?" Professor Campbell shows that God is not only present
throughout but is indeed the moving force behind all the
developments of the story. Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz each act as God
to each other, by taking extraordinary responsibility and
performing extraordinary acts of kindness. And it is God who is
responsible for the series of coincidences on which