PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

John Piper Reveals Timeless Cultural Themes in the Old Testament Story of Ruth

Sex. Race. Scripture. Sovereignty. The book of Ruth doesn’t shy away from addressing them all head-on. Though it recounts events from 3,000 years ago, this ancient story of a poor widow seeking protection in a foreign land holds surprising relevance for Christians in the twenty-first century. In Sex, Race, and the Sovereignty of God (previously titled A Sweet and Bitter Providence), John Piper explores unchanging truths and inspiring hope in the life of Ruth.

Topical: Dives into cultural issues including biblical examples of manhood and womanhood, ethnic diversity and harmony, and God’s mysterious purposes in suffering

Understand God’s Providence in Ruth’s Story: Follows her mother-in-law Naomi’s anguish and loss, Ruth’s relationship with Boaz, and her family’s ultimate lineage to David

Study Key Biblical Themes: Explains the sovereignty of God, the sexual nature of humanity, the gospel of God’s mercy for the undeserving, and the glory of God’s grace

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John Piper is the founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as a pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including Desiring God; Don’t Waste Your Life; and Providence.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crossway (August 23, 2022)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1433581787

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1433581786

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.1 ounces

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 0.41 x 7.74 inches