Esther and Ruth
Description
In classic Interpretation Bible Studies style, Patricia Tull leads the reader through a ten-session study of the entire Old Testament books of Esther, with its stories of faithfulness, courage, and survival, and the ethical questions posed by its ending, and Ruth, with its themes of community, loyalty, and friendship.
Interpretation Bible Studies (IBS) offers solid biblical content in a creative study format. Forged in the tradition of the celebrated Interpretation commentary series, IBS makes the same depth of biblical insight available in a dynamic, flexible, and user-friendly resource. Designed for adults and older youth, Interpretation Bible Studies can be used in small groups, in church school classes, in large group presentations, or in personal study.
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Content
- Intro
- Half-title Page
- Interpretation
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Series Introduction
- Introduction to Esther and Ruth
- Unit 1 Esther 1:1-2:4: Parties, Politics, and Power
- Unit 2 Esther 2:5-3:15: Personnel, Programs-and Pogroms
- Unit 3 Esther 4:1-5:8: Such a Time as This
- Unit 4 Esther 5:9-6:14: Plots, Parades, and Providence
- Unit 5 Esther 7:1-8:17: Counterplots and Counter-edicts
- Unit 6 Esther 9:1-10:3: Dueling Decrees and Purim Parties
- Unit 7 Ruth 1: Naomi No More
- Unit 8 Ruth 2: Reaping Redemption
- Unit 9 Ruth 3: Winnowing, Wings, and Weddings
- Unit 10 Ruth 4: Bartering for the Bride
- Bibliography
- Leader's Guide
