Ruth: From Bitter to Sweet by John Currid



Title: Ruth: From Bitter to Sweet

Author: John Currid

How did I get this book: A complimentary review copy was provided to me by Cross Focused Reviews (A Service of Cross Focused Media, LLC). I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.

Review: This wonderful work from the Welwyn Commentary Series is rich, insightful, and beautifully composed. It is obvious that a lot of time, work and research went into this book, but it is still written in a way that is organized, concise, and easy to understand. Ruth: From Bitter to Sweet by John Currid reads well, and is not overwhelming or written above the reader's head, as some commentaries sometimes seem to be.

The structure of this commentary follows the Book of Ruth from the Bible, and contains comprehensive insight on the following elements (taken from the Contents):

  • Part 1: Setting the scene (Ruth 1:1-5)
    • The setting of suffering (Ruth 1:-5)
  • Part 2: Naomi and her Moabite daughters-in-law (Ruth 1:6-22)
    • Graciousness in the midst of suffering (Ruth 1:6-9)
    • Orpah and Ruth respond (Ruth 1:10-14)
    • Ruth's confession (Ruth 1:15-18)
    • Homecoming (Ruth 1:19-22)
  • Part 3: In the fields of Bethlehem (Ruth 2:1-23)
    • Ruth gleans in the fields (Ruth 2:1-7)
    • Conversations between Ruth and Boaz (Ruth 2:8-17)
    • Ruth reports to Naomi (Ruth 2:18-23)
  • Part 4: The scene at the threshing floor (Ruth 3:1-18)
    • Naomi's plan (Ruth 3:1-6)
    • At the threshing floor (Ruth 3:7-13)
    • Back to Bethlehem (Ruth 3:14-18)
  • Part 5: Redemption (Ruth 4:1-22)
    • The courtroom scene (Ruth 4:1-12)
    • The descendant (Ruth 4:13-22)
In addition to adding enhancing detail to this beautiful story, the format of this novel is also really well done. Virtually every page of this 137 page commentary consists of a few small bite-sized Bible verses followed by a few sentences to expound upon the material.

I highly recommend Ruth: From Bitter to Sweet by John Currid. I expect that after reading it, the book of Ruth will come alive even more so each time you go through the Bible during your devotional time.

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1 comment:

  1. Sarah,

    Thanks for being a part of the blog tour.

    Shaun Tabatt
    Cross Focused Reviews

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