Book of Ruth

Old Testament

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Greek & Slavonic Orthodox

Georgian Orthodox


Naomi entreating Ruth and Orpah to return home

The Book of Ruth is the eighth book of the Old Testament (Christian), and the Tanakh (Jewish). It is one of the shortest books in both the Jewish and Christian holy books, consisting of only four chapters. It is unknown who wrote the book.

The book does not name its author. In the past, people believed the prophet Samuel (11th century BCE) was the author. But the majority of scholars now date it to the Persian period (6th–4th centuries BCE). [1]

  1. Grabbe 2004, p. 105.

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