Ruth Eric W. Owens rank-and-file

rank-and-file

as the unions once again seek to play a decisive role in American life

a discussion of the economic

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it is not only the testimony of a vanished world

Ruth Eric W. Owens rank-and-fileThe book of Ruth, set in the period of the judges, is a beautiful story of the love, covenant loyalty, and daring initiative of two impoverished widows. Together with a generous open hearted man, they demonstrate the truth of Proverbs 23: 18 that applies to individuals, families, communities, and nations: "Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off." In this excellent commentary E. John Hamlin approaches the book of Ruth as