num_pages: 146
description: Under the Wings by Samson Gitau reflects on the Book of Ruth and its relevance to contemporary society. Ruth, a young Moabitess widow, makes the most profound vow to stick with Naomi, her widowed Jewish mother-in-law. Leaving the comforts of her people, the young foreigner travels with Naomi to Bethlehem where she remarries becoming the great grandmother of King David, an ancestor of Jesus Christ. Sheltered "under the wings," Ruth provides shelter for Israel and all humanity. The book presents an insightful understanding of the polarities of life, and the mysteries of divine operation. It exemplfies committed friendship and challenges people of faith to be the willing feet and hands of God in answering the prayers they make.
language: English
title: Under the Wings: Reflections in the Book of Ruth
titlecomplete: Under the Wings: Reflections in the Book of Ruth
publisher: Cader Publishing