The Garden of Ruth (edit title)

Shelfari edited the description of The Garden of Ruth Sunday, August 9 2009.

• A historical novel imagines the riveting story behind the Book of Ruth Sitting beneath a tree in ancient Bethlehem, Osnath, niece of the prophet Samuel, examines a dusty scrap of parchment she found hidden in her relative’s scroll room. Scrawled on the decaying page is an intriguing message addressed to Ruth the Moabite—great-grandmother of David, the future king of Israel. Compelled to discover the truth about Ruth’s life, Osnath begins searching for the identity of Ruth’s nameless lover and the secret that is cloaked behind his anonymity. But as she digs deeper into the past, she finds her inquiries blocked by David’s brother Eliab. What is the long-buried truth he fears will come to light? And what is the threat that Ruth’s story poses to his family’s vast inheritance? Eva Etzioni-Halevy’s novel deftly interweaves history and fiction to create a compelling exploration of a prominent biblical figure. Told through the voices of both Osnath and Ruth herself, The Garden of Ruth transports readers into the ancient world—and offers a dramatic and thought-provoking new perspective on a well-known tale.

Shelfari edited the contributors of The Garden of Ruth Thursday, July 23 2009.

• Added a contributor: Eva Etzioni-Halevy: (Primary Author)

Shelfari edited the first sentence of The Garden of Ruth Friday, July 17 2009.

• By the time Osnath entered her chamber, night had fallen over Bethlehem.