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Case Model: Ruth — Widow Re-Situated Under Kinsman-Redeemer
Ruth provides the most detailed biblical narrative of widow re-situation. She is a widow (lawful prior union), she returns to Israel with Naomi (returns to community), comes under …
Ruth 1-4
Ruth 2:8-9 (Boaz extends informal covering)
Ruth 4:1-12 (formal gate proceeding)
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Ideal
Ruth 4 is the model: explicit, public, witnessed, formally resolved.
Present
The same steps, adapted to present community structures.