What is the Book of Ruth?
Q: What is the Book of Ruth?
A: The Book of Ruth is the eighth book of the Old Testament (Christian) and the Tanakh (Jewish).
Q: How many chapters does it have?
A: The Book of Ruth consists of only four chapters.
Q: Who wrote the book?
A: It is unknown who wrote the book.
Q: What does "Ruth" mean?
A: "Ruth" means pity or compassion.
Q: Is it one of the longest books in both Jewish and Christian holy books?
A: No, it is one of the shortest books in both Jewish and Christian holy books.
Q: Does it contain any other stories besides that of Ruth's?
A: Not that we know; The Book of Ruth focuses solely on the story of Ruth.
