Borders and Belonging: The Book of Ruth: A Story for Our Times

By Pádraig Ó Tuama & Glenn Jordan. 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. Brings 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. Read more.