Ruth & Boaz
"Where you go, I will go"
The Moabite Ruth, a widow loyal to her mother-in-law Naomi, gleans in the fields of Boaz, a wealthy, kind kinsman who falls in love with her and takes her as his wife: one of the few happy endings of biblical love.
01Why it matters
From their union descends King David; Ruth's oath is a universal poem of loyalty.
02The conflict
Widowhood, poverty and Ruth's status as a foreigner.
03The iconic moment
Ruth vowing to Naomi: "Your people shall be my people."
04What survived
The Book of Ruth; paintings by Poussin and Chagall.
05Frequently asked questions
Who were Ruth & Boaz?
The Moabite Ruth, a widow loyal to her mother-in-law Naomi, gleans in the fields of Boaz, a wealthy, kind kinsman who falls in love with her and takes her as his wife: one of the few happy endings of biblical love.
Why is the story of Ruth & Boaz famous?
From their union descends King David; Ruth's oath is a universal poem of loyalty.
How does the story of Ruth & Boaz end?
Ruth vowing to Naomi: "Your people shall be my people." The Book of Ruth; paintings by Poussin and Chagall.
Is the story of Ruth & Boaz real?
Yes, Ruth & Boaz is based on real people and events.
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