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shornerk's review
5.0
Outstanding, outstanding book. The authors take a deep look at the lessons of Ruth and how this book might speak to modern times. I appreciate the balance between thoughtful historical and theological scholarship alongside deep introspection. The book makes the case that Ruth is radical in her challenge to formalized law and her decision to love and love again, even as a Moabite Other.
sophiadiane's review
5.0
There are only a handful of theologians who don't make my heart run for cover. Padraig Ó Tuama is one of the very few who feel truly safe. This exploration of the book of Ruth is everything I could wish for from a study -- well researched and well rounded, drawing from real-world application (the Corrymeela community used the book of Ruth as a resource for the Truth and Reconciliation project for several years), and personally uplifting and convicting. I wish there were more books in this series!
gingerhelen's review
5.0
This is a stunning book. A careful, deeply theological and thought provoking reflection and study of the Book of Ruth informed by open and honest conversations around borders and belonging stemming from the debates around Brexit and the Irish border. It sheds new light on the biblical text and asks valuable questions about the ways in which we can have meaningful and safe conversations across lines of difference that just might lead us to solutions we could never have imagined.
‘If we can’t speak kindness to each other, critique won’t be received either. And we need both...’
‘If we can’t speak kindness to each other, critique won’t be received either. And we need both...’
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