The Book of Ruth is a late work that relies on earlier stories for literary material and thematic sources. It tells the story of Ruth, a Moabite woman who joins the Jewish people and becomes the great-grandmother of King David through acts of kindness and determination. The book borrows and develops themes from past stories to show how tradition can grow and evolve.
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