Resources For the Study of Ruth

By Larry TrotterPublished On: June 10th, 2022Categories: Leader Blog, Resources0 Comments

As we begin our brief (4-week) study of the book of Ruth this Sunday, here are a few resources that might be a help for you as your read and study along with us:

The Bible Project overview of the book
- https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/ruth/

A really creative 5 minute overview video of the book (good for teens!)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWjRdjFdiR4

John Piper’s book on Ruth: “A Sweet and Bitter Providence” – (free online)
- https://document.desiringgod.org/a-sweet-and-bitter-providence-en.pdf?ts=1567098105

A short course on the book of Ruth from The Gospel Coalition folks
- https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/ruth/#content-outline

Here are a couple of commentaries I am using and finding insightful:

By Daniel Block — Judges, Ruth: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition
By Carolyn Custis James — Finding God in the Margins

Enjoy!