Borders and Belonging
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Borders and Belonging

The Book of Ruth: A story for our times

  1. 144 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Available until 23 Dec |Learn more

Borders and Belonging

The Book of Ruth: A story for our times

About this book

A leading poet and a theologian reflect on the Old Testament story of Ruth, a tale that resonates deeply in today's world with its themes of migration, the stranger, mixed cultures and religions, law and leadership, women in public life, kindness, generosity and fear. Ruth's story speaks directly to many of the issues and deep differences that Brexit has exposed and to the polarisation taking place in many societies.Pádraig Ó Tuama and Glenn Jordan bring the redemptive power of Ruth to bear on today's seemingly intractable social and political divisions, reflecting on its challenges and how it can help us be effective in the public square, amplify voices which are silenced, and be communities of faith in our present day.Over the last year, the material that inspired this book has been used with over 6000 people as a public theology initiative from Corrymeela, Ireland's longest-established peace and reconciliation centre. It has been met with an overwhelming response because of its immediacy and relevance, enabling people with opposing views to come together and be heard.

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Table of contents

  1. Copyright information
  2. Dedication
  3. Contents
  4. Preface
  5. 1. Liturgical Setting of Ruth
  6. 2. The First Act of the Book of Ruth
  7. 3. Addressing Stereotypes
  8. 4. The Second Act of the Book of Ruth
  9. 5. Counter-Narratives
  10. 6. The Third Act of the Book of Ruth
  11. 7. Compassion and the Law
  12. 8. The Fourth Act of the Book of Ruth
  13. 9. Afterword
  14. Discussion Questions and Prayers