A Farmer's Wife: The Story of Ruth
A Farmer's Wife: The Story of Ruth
Children & Young Adult Reading, Religion/Spirituality
A Farmer's Wife: The Story of Ruth, written by James Hartwell Willard in the early 20th century, is a children's retelling of the biblical narrative of Ruth. This illustrated book, part of the Altemus' Beautiful Stories Series, highlights themes of love, loyalty, and redemption as it follows Ruth, a Moabite widow, who chooses to accompany her Israelite mother-in-law, Naomi, back to Bethlehem after personal tragedy. Ruth's dedication leads to her marriage with Boaz, establishing a lineage that connects to King David and, ultimately, to Jesus Christ, making it a significant story in biblical history.
