What do You think about Unshaken: Ruth (2001)?
I had a problem with this book. I know it was fiction but I felt like it took way more liberties than it should have that were not based on Bible facts. I'm no Bible scholar, but I wasn't comfortable with the reference (that was made more than once) about a relationship between Naomi and Boaz prior to Naomi's marriage to Elimelech. It guess it has to do with that instruction in the Bible about not adding or taking away parts of Scripture. Don't get me wrong, there was some valid Biblical references in the story but how would a new Christian be able to discern what is Bible fact and what is not? That's the problem I have with the Bible fiction genre and even historical fiction. How much "Biblical" OR "historical" data does a person retain that is simply not true?
—Devonne West
I have been intending to read this series of novellas for several years now, but as I read them this summer I realize that I may not have been ready earlier for all God is now teaching me. I have been learning much in recent years about the times of the patriarchs, and these small books focusing on the five women noted in the genealogy of Christ have given me greater insight than I ever imagined. From Tamar’s desperate attempts to awaken Judah’s sense of obligation, to Rahab’s great faith in the midst of an approaching war, to my current read of Ruth and Naomi and the unbreakable bond between them, the Lineage of Grace series is enlightening and provocative and filled with historical context that somehow previously escaped me. Completion of each book brings an urgency to dive into the next one, and that’s my hope for every book I read.
—Jules Q
This is biblical fiction based on the life of Ruth and Boaz, ancestors of Jesus.The book belongs to the series "Linage of grace" and It's about 150 pages, the rest is a short study to go deeper in the story.What I like about reading biblical fiction is that my interest for the real story in the Bible goes up. Usually, reading the original version is what I want to do next, which I think is one the purposes of authors in this particular genre.It also helps you understand hebrew culture a bit more and how the Law worked for them in the everyday issues.I find it difficult to connect with the characters and their emotions. There are great messages throughout the book about virtue above beauty, trusting God and being faithful but I could not get really involved in the story.Also, the love between Ruth and Boaz seemed kind of forced for me at times.Basically, the book is good. The lessons you learn are valuable. It's short and it helped me understand better Ruth's story, which was the reason I read it in first place.
—Natacha Ramos
