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Theological Overview of Ruth Paper

After reading the book of Ruth and reading the article in the NDBT, write a 1 page (single-spaced) theological overview of the book of Ruth.  

One of the principal elements of engaging in the discipline of biblical theology is taking a book or corpora of the Bible and answering questions along the lines of: what is the overall point of this book? What are its major themes? How does this book fit into the overall story of Scripture? How does this book point us to Jesus and the finished work on the cross? What should I do in my life because of this book? How do I apply this book to my life as a believer? Biblical theology is ultimately about Christ and His mission. 

Three elements should be present in your theological overview: 

· The major themes in the book of Ruth 

· How these ideas can be put into practice in your personal life 

· How these ideas point us to Jesus and His mission for His church 

Label each section to clarify when you move on to the next one. Use verse/chapter references in your paper to show how you draw from the text. Cite any sources you use, whether direct quotations or paraphrases.