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Dr. Buzzell categorizes the book of Ruth as a color book. Why?
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The book of Ruth gives us details of God’s love for us. Although this book does not advance the story, it gives us insight into the love that God has for us for our provisions for life. Thus, with it being a book of details, it falls into the color category of books.
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Dr. Buzzell identifies the book of Ruth as a “color” book. The book of Ruth is a brief narrative. Only 4 chapters long. It is a text with no wasted words and filled with details. I look at the Book of Ruth as a turning point in the Old Testament writings. One of its primary themes is of hospitality to the stranger. After the loss of her husband, Ruth travels with her mother-in-law, Naomi as they journey from the land of their deceased husbands to Naomi’s homeland; Bethlehem.
These two women land themselves in the town of “bread” where Jesus, the bread of life will one day be born. It is a love story between Ruth and her kinsman Boaz. While this particular detail does not further the Old Testament story either, it does make possible two profound leaders; one in the Old Testament and one in The New Testament. This short story in its placement in the whole of the Old Testament allows a brief break from the Old Testament story. It points directly to King David and Jesus. At the conclusion of this writing we read a glimpse into the future in the genealogy of Ruth. The text provides Ruth’s lineage naming her great grandmother to King David and ancestor to Jesus.
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The book of Ruth is a beautiful story about a foreign woman who became redeemed into the bloodline of Jesus Christ by Boaz after her husband had died. Although it is a beautiful story, it doesn’t move the story forward about the history of the Israelites. It demonstrates God’s love and the manifestation of His promises for all.
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Because the book of Ruth provide us details
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It gives additional details and does not move the story along.
