A Book of Ruth - 1st Edition/1st Printing
first edition Cloth
1974 · New York
by Leahy, Syrell Rogovin
New York: Simon and Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1974. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0671218948 . A first Edition/First Printing that has a light mark to the front board, else Fine in a like dust-jacket; The story of Ruth is a beautiful and timeless tale about love, loyalty, and redemption. Ruth is a Moabite woman who is forced to leave her homeland and family behind because of a conflict with her people. She ends up in Bethlehem, where she meets and marries a man named Naomi. Naomi is a widow with three young daughters, and Ruth becomes their caring mother. The story follows Ruth as she transitions from being a stranger in a new land to becoming one of the family. Despite the challenges of living in a new country and the disapproval of Naomi's husband, Ruth demonstrates throughout the story her steadfast love for her family and her faith in God. The story concludes with Ruth giving birth to a son, and Naomi naming him after her late husband. The book is a testament to the power of love and the strength of family.; 8vo; 350 pages . (Inventory #: 58421)