The “other” in the Book of Ruth
02.06.22
We will examine the attitude toward the “other” in the Book of Ruth in light of the repeated commandment in the Torah to love the stranger. A careful reading of the verses of the Megillah will reveal a disappointing social reality that requires a thorough correction. This correction begins with the acceptance of a Torah whose meaning is not limited only to the Commandments but also to the understanding of the divine expectation from mankind.