94 pages, paperback
Ruth found favor with Boaz when her first priority was her relationship with God and serving her mother-in-law. Esther found favor with the King when her first priority was her relationship with God and serving Mordechai. Neither woman saw themselves as someone God would choose to affect the entire nation of Israel. But God worked providentially in each woman’s life.
About the Biblical Character Studies series:
Based on lectures by renowned Biblical scholar and author, Dr. Walter Kaiser, the Biblical Character Studies series enhances knowledge of prophets and other characters in the Bible. Each book considers the historical context of the character and explores his influence in his times and potential impact on today’s world. Includes questions for self-reflection, perfect for Bible study groups and personal devotions. An extensive bibliography is included.
Dr. Kaiser is that rare blend of professor, pastor and leader who teaches the Bible with clarity, practicality and joy. —Garth Bolinder, D.Min, Superintendent, Midsouth Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church
I see in Walt Kaiser not only a careful scholar but also a godly soul. His reputation as one of the leading Old Testament minds of the past several generations is matched by his deep love for Scripture.—Barry H. Corey, President, Biola University
His well-known sense of humor and use of puns surfaces yet again…his trademark personable style communicates biblical truths in an understandable way.—Rabbi John Fischer, Ph.D., Th.D., Academic V.P., St. Petersburg Seminary and Yeshiva; Rabbi, Ohr Chadash Messianic Synagogue, Clearwater, FL
Walter Kaiser is a superb Old Testament Bible teacher. This new series of character studies on great Old Testament saints will be a great blessing to all.— Dr. Mitch Glaser, President Chosen People Ministries
About the Author:
Walter C. Kaiser graduated from Wheaton College and Graduate School, obtaining his Ph.D. at Brandeis University. He then taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School where he served as vice-president and academic dean from 1980 to 1992. In 1993 he moved to Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he was a professor of Old Testament. He became president of Gordon-Conwell in 1997 and retired in 2006. He is currently President Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Old Testament and Ethics and lives on a farm in Wisconsin with his wife, Nancy