Whiteside, Douglas E, <br/><br/>
Ruth... the Moabitess in ancient Bethlehem :  a study in cross-cultural transition / 
By Douglas E. Whiteside. 
 -  1999. 
 - viii, 102 leaves ;  29 cm. 
<br/><br/> Typescript.  "A ministry perspective project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts, Columbia International University,... 1999."  Introduction  I. Preliminary Observations Concerning Ruth  II. Cultural Considerations from Ruth  III. Theological Implications from Ruth  IV. Missiological Principles from Ruth  Appendices 
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<br/><br/>Need for the Study --  Precedent Research for the Study --  Delimitations of the Study --  Importance of the Study --  Organization of the Study. Significance of the Book --  Historical Background of the Book --  Facts from the Book --  Practical Lessons from the Book --  Outline of the Book. The Moabites --  The Israelite-Moabite Conflict --  The Dilemma for Ruth: Culture --  Ruth's Challenge --  Ruth's Choice. Divine Providence Seen in the Activity of God --  Direct References --  Indirect References --  Divine Providence Seen in the People of God --  The Concept of Hesed --  The Attitude of Boaz. The Importance of a Submissive Poster (Ruth) --  The Necessity of a Cooperating National (Naomi) --  The Significnace of Powerful Influence (Boaz). Historical Analysis of Ruth --  Cultural Issues in Ruth --  Gleanings from Ruth. 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Corporate Names: </label><br/>Columbia International University.--Ministry perspective project.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Intercultural communication--Religious aspects--Christianity.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BV4070  / .R884 1999 BV4070