Here are some books we’d recommend to you so that you can study along with us as we preach through the book of Ruth.
Paul Miller – A Loving Life: In a World of Broken Relationships
Miller’s book on prayer was gold. This is the same. Really easy to read, not technical, and a great book to help connect the ancient tale of Ruth to your present day life and relationships.
Carolyn Curtis James – The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules
As Ruth is primarily the tale of two women, a Biblically faithful exposition from a Christian woman’s perspective was so helpful. James opened the book of Ruth to me in ways I otherwise would have never seen.
Robert Hubbard, Jr. – The Book of Ruth (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
A bit more technical, but it comes highly recommended and so far so good. Daniel Block’s commentary Judges-Ruth (New American Commentary) falls in the same category as well.
John Piper – A Sweet & Bitter Providence: Sex, Race, and Sovereignty in the Book of Ruth
It’s by John Piper. ‘Nuff said. It’s available for free here.
by Ajay Thomas
Ajay lives in Philadelphia with his wife Shainu and their kids Hannah and Micah. He is responsible for preaching and vision as a pastor at Seven Mile Road.