NJB Judith and Ruth (DLT Books Of The Bible Series)

The DLT Books of the Bible are designed to reignite a passion for reading the Bible. A selection of Christian writers and leaders have each been invited to choose a book (or selection of books), and introduce it anew for a modern audience. What most excites them about this book of the Bible? What should we look for as we read it today, two thousand years (or more) since it was written? In this volume, popular author, speaker and Benedictine nun Joan Chittister introduces the Books of Ruth and Judith, and explains how they helped her to understand her calling as a woman in God's great plan.Each volume in this essential series contains the text of the selected book, from the New Jerusalem Bible, one of the most respected and readable modern English translations.Read less