The Moabitess
An Immigrant’s Journey in the Age of the Judges
A Moabite woman named Ruth, widowed and bereft, chooses a life of hardship and loyalty when she follows her Israelite mother-in-law into an uncertain future in Bethlehem. Struggling against grief, prejudice, and the storm of oncoming war Ruth’s strength and faith eventually secure her- through loss, love, family, and legacy- a place in the heart of the linage of Israel’s greatest king.
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Neal W. Arnold and his wife live near Dallas, Texas. An avid student of history, he imagines the Bible in a relatable and practical context.
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Before she could become part of a nation’s destiny, she had to find a place to call home. Widowed, childless, and without prospects, Ruth has little reason to hope for a better future. Yet when her beloved mother-in-law, Naomi, decides to return to her ancestral home in Bethlehem, Ruth makes a daring choice: to leave …
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In this sweeping biblical historical novel, Ruth, a widowed Moabite, follows her mother-in-law to ancient Bethlehem, confronting prejudice, hardship, love, and war. Her remarkable journey from marginalized immigrant to beloved matriarch reveals the courage and faith behind the ancestry of Israel’s greatest king.
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