The Awakening: A Literary Analysis
Sarah’s age and disposition did not matter to God. God calls on all ages types, faiths and races of women. Other examples he called on are: Miriam who had a very critical spirit (Numbers 12); dubious Rahab (Joshua 2; 6:15-25); and loyal Ruth (Ruth 1-2).
Naomi’s mourning in widowhood is overwhelmed with joy by a “kinsman-redeemer” who had authority for protecting the welfare of his extended family. New hope emanated from Naomi because of Ruth’s meeting Boaz as God provided a kinsman-redeemer. Boaz was not misogynistic against these women who were under his power and who left their people and cultures behind. (Ruth 3-4)
Naomi’s mourning in widowhood is overwhelmed with joy by a “kinsman-redeemer” who had authority for protecting the welfare of his extended family. New hope emanated from Naomi because of Ruth’s meeting Boaz as God provided a kinsman-redeemer. Boaz was not misogynistic against these women who were under his power and who left their people and cultures behind. (Ruth 3-4)