“The book of Ruth is all about husbandry, in the form of numeric patterns, word play, scribal irregularities, and Bible codes. At the very least, this short story will teach you that marriage covenants are sacred gifts—even in strained marriages. (Ru 2:12) Michael Ben Zehabe, Ruth: a woman’s guide to husband material, Introduction” RuthStrained MarriageMarriage Covenant Book:Ruth: A Woman's Guide to Husband Material Source: Ruth: A Woman's Guide to Husband Material