TY  - BOOK
AU  - Whiteside,Douglas E
TI  - Ruth... the Moabitess in ancient Bethlehem: a study in cross-cultural transition 
AV  - BV4070 .R884 1999
PY  - 1999///
KW  - Columbia International University
KW  - Ministry perspective project
KW  - Intercultural communication
KW  - Religious aspects
KW  - Christianity
N1  - 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; Bibliography: leaves 96-102; 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; 2
ER  -