Ruth is the perfect example of someone who loves God because of all she has heard about Him, but who has no personal relationship with Him. Israel's rebellion against God resulted in enemy attacks and devastation of the land giving them famine.
A prominent family temporarily flees to a foreign land to find food. After the death of her husband and two sons, Naomi returns to the promised land, bringing her widowed daughter-in law-with her. Naomi's return depicts the Jews promise of a return to God and land they have forsaken. It is full of history and prophecy unfolded in beautiful story form. It depicts the amazing Love of the Redeemer.