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It's interesting to read of the lineage.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on August 16, 2012 at 10:11 AM
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I've always loved the "whither thou goest" bit of the story,
although it took years for me to quit pointing out to people it wasn't a declaration to a lover/husband. Women haven't always gotten a fair shake in the money and recognition departments, but in my experience there are other compensations and rewards.
posted by
Pat_B
on August 16, 2012 at 5:30 AM
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I remember that story from Sunday School. I guess I was a little cynical - I remember thinking she didn't want to go back to her parents because they were probably mean, and Naomi was nice.
posted by
adnohr
on August 16, 2012 at 4:29 AM
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CCT & controversyme
I have no doubt you are right. My intended point was to show that women, and womanly virtues, were appreciated, at any rate in some parts of the Bible.
posted by
Pannonian
on August 16, 2012 at 3:06 AM
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Well Pan do you think this shows that woman had a good time in the Biblical era. Have you ever been gleaning? Goodness I went once as a lad. It is nearly as bad as potato picking. Ruth was an Angel. 
posted by
C_C_T
on August 16, 2012 at 12:37 AM
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