Redeeming the Land

⬇PDF Three Forms of Redemption in Megillat Ruth

Article Source: Courtesy of the Virtual Beit Midrash, Yeshivat Har Etzion Dr. Yael Ziegler רות ג':א'

In the fateful nighttime encounter on the threshing floor, Boaz is startled to find someone lying at his feet: And he said, “Who are you?” And she replied, “I am Ruth, your maidservant. Spread your wi…

Short Rabbi David Sabato ירמיהו ל"ב:א'

God commands Yirmiyahu to buy the land of his cousin, Hanamel, despite the fact that the destruction is imminent. At the beginning of the story, Yirmiyahu acts as a prophet – a messenger of God who fu…

Redeeming the Land Renewal of the Covenant Returning to the Land of Israel Argument between God and the Prophet Prophet's Role as Emissary of God

Article Source: Courtesy of the Virtual Beit Midrash, Yeshivat Har Etzion Dr. Yael Ziegler רות ד':ט'-י"ב

The Go'el refuses to redeem, leading to his abrupt removal from the story. The term Go'el now refers to Boaz. The use of the term "kana" in relation to marrying Ruth parallels the term for redemption,…

Go'el Redemption Redeeming the Land Acquisition Blessings Boaz

Article Source: Courtesy of the Virtual Beit Midrash, Yeshivat Har Etzion Dr. Yael Ziegler רות ד':ה'

While no legal link exists, Boaz links the buying of the land to the marriage of Ruth in order to maintain the name of the deceased – by producing a child who will inherit the land. The end of the boo…

Ruth Boaz Elimelekh Mahlon Kilyon Biblical Names

⬇PDF A Matter of Law: Elimelekh's Field

Article Source: Courtesy of the Virtual Beit Midrash, Yeshivat Har Etzion Dr. Yael Ziegler רות ד':א'-ד'

Boaz convenes a public transaction at the gate of the city. Naomi's field might have been sold before leaving for Moav or upon her return. It appears that her land is being sold at the present time. B…

Ruth Boaz Naomi Elimelekh Redeemer Redeeming the Land

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