The books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth reveal God’s work in history and illumine two redemptive themes: safety comes through faith and obedience, and disobedience is of no small consequence.

This article discusses how Boaz in the book of Ruth is a type of Christ, and Jesus is a true and greater Boaz. The author first defines a Christological type. Then he addresses whether Christological types can be identified in the Old Testament even if the New Testament authors did not identify them. Afterwards, he notes the correspondences and escalation between Boaz and Christ. Finally, he draws some conclusions.

This article identifies a series of patterns in the book of Ruth, which starts out with a host of "lacks," all of which are filled in the course of the book. The book indicates, however, that the author was concerned with God's dealings with Israel as a whole, and not just the individuals in the story.

What is the role of prayer in the narrative of Ruth? The article gives particular attention to the providence of God, which is effected by the actions of God and the prayers of intercession and thanksgiving by Ruth and Boaz.

This article considers the indispensability of the genealogy at the end of Ruth to understanding the book as a whole.

This article wants to fine-tune the structural layout of the book of Ruth proposed by Stephen Bertman and others, and confirm its grand chiastic structure.

The author explains how the books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth reveal the work of God in history, and highlight two redemptive themes: safety comes through faith and obedience within the covenant of grace, and disobedience will have grave consequences.

This article looks at the conversation of the three widows in the book of Ruth - Naomi, Orpah and Ruth. Through Naomi God called Ruth to himself; this story demonstrates how God uses His people to draw others to Christ.