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The Book of Ruth (New International Commentary on the Old Testament
“Do not urge me to abandon you, to turn back from following after you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you lodge, I will lodge. Your people are my people, and your God is my God.”
In this pivotal verse, Ruth’s self-sacrificial declaration of loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi forms the relationship at the heart of the book of Ruth. Peter H. W. Lau’s new commentary explores the human and divine love at the center of the narrative as well as the book’s relevance to Christian theology.
In the latest entry in the New International Commentary on the Old Testament, Lau upholds the series’ standard of quality. The Book of Ruth includes detailed notes on the translation and pays careful attention to the original Hebrew and the book’s historical context, all the while remaining focused on Ruth’s relevance to Christian readers today. An indispensable resource for pastors, scholars, students, and all readers of Scripture, Lau’s commentary is the perfect companion to one of the most beloved books of the Old Testament.
In this pivotal verse, Ruth’s self-sacrificial declaration of loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi forms the relationship at the heart of the book of Ruth. Peter H. W. Lau’s new commentary explores the human and divine love at the center of the narrative as well as the book’s relevance to Christian theology.
In the latest entry in the New International Commentary on the Old Testament, Lau upholds the series’ standard of quality. The Book of Ruth includes detailed notes on the translation and pays careful attention to the original Hebrew and the book’s historical context, all the while remaining focused on Ruth’s relevance to Christian readers today. An indispensable resource for pastors, scholars, students, and all readers of Scripture, Lau’s commentary is the perfect companion to one of the most beloved books of the Old Testament.
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384 pages, Hardcover
Published March 7, 2023
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December 4, 2023
A gem of a commentary from Peter Lau. This new addition to the NICOT is a ‘Goldilocks zone’ book. Enough depth for most uses, readable, canonical, calm and Christological. PROBABLY my new first recommendation on Ruth.
November 28, 2025
The Biblical book of Ruth is an absolute breath of fresh air, written about the time of the judges and following the book of Judges in the Protestant Bible. Dr. Lau is extremely well read and knowledgeable. This commentary is definitely on the long side with somewhat (to me) extensive discussion of organization and structure. The text is 307 pages in my hardback edition, quite a lot for a commentary of the shortish 4 chapter book of Ruth. Highly recommended for those interested in an in depth read. I do not know Hebrew, but Dr. Lau's translation and extensive footnotes on the Hebrew is impressive and will be useful to those with seminary or high level training in ancient Semitic languages. Probably not the best for those looking for a less in depth experience.
Fits in well with the extremely high quality in the NICOT/NICNT series of commentaries.
Fits in well with the extremely high quality in the NICOT/NICNT series of commentaries.
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