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Synopses
Set in the time of the judges, a story of the faith of a Moabite girl and her sacrificial love for her Jewish mother-in-law. Descended from Ruth is King David, the ancestor of Christ the Messiah.
Relating to or comprising a sacrifice.
1) In the Bible a member of the Hebrew race
2) Someone who belongs to the Jewish faith which believes in one God and the importance of Jewish Law.
In the Old Testament the second king of Israel, after Saul, anointed by Samuel to be king.
Title (eventually used as name) given to Jesus, refering to an anointed person set apart for a special task such as a king.
A Hebrew word meaning 'anointed one', describing someone who will be the saviour of the people. Title (eventually used as name) given to Jesus.