TITLE
The Hebrew title is Reeiut, “Friendship,” “Association,” or “Companion.” “Ruth” is probably a Moabite derivation.

AUTHOR
Unnamed. Jewish tradition states Samuel was the probable author.

DATE
@ 1007 BC. The book is set during the time of the judges (Ruth 1:1), but was probably written during the reign of King David. (David’s genealogy is mentioned in 4:17,22 but Solomon is not mentioned, therefore, it was probably written before the time of Solomon and after David was ordained king.)

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