The Purpose of the Book of Ruth May Be

question 36

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the book of Ruth may be:

• A) to denounce the Moabites
• B) to explain David's ancestry
• C) to promote levirate marriage
• D) to support the book of Judges

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Definitions:

Sigmund Freud

A neurologist from Austria and the originator of psychoanalysis, which is a therapeutic technique for addressing mental disorders via conversations between a psychoanalyst and their patient.

Observable Behaviour

Any action or reaction of a person or animal that can be directly observed and measured, excluding internal states or thoughts.

Conscious Experience

The awareness of one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensations, allowing individuals to be cognizant of their environment and themselves.

Wundt

Refers to Wilhelm Wundt, often considered the father of experimental psychology, who established the first psychology laboratory.