Articles tagged with: Ruth

The Bible was written almost entirely by men in a deeply patriarchal ancient world, yet the voices of women echo throughout its pages. Discover how historical-critical scholars uncover the female experience in antiquity, from ancient prophetesses and autonomous love poetry to the female leaders of the early church.

In the dark of the threshing floor, the Book of Ruth uses deliberate ambiguity and intense sexual tension to tell a story of survival. Read the full article to discover how the biblical text celebrates the bold, unconventional strategy of two marginalized widows who refused to be erased by a patriarchal system.