Abstract
D. Litt. et Phil.
This dissertation is an exegetical study of the book of Ruth in which there
is a clear indication that the concept of יראת יהוה is used in the book to
function as a practical illustration of this particular wisdom motif. The
investigation is mainly concerned with four text units from the book of
Ruth, namely Ruth 1:16-17 (as part of pericope 1 and the unit 1:15-17);
2:12 (as part of pericope 2 and the unit 2:11-13); 3:9 (as part of pericope 3
and the unit 3:9-16a); and 4:11-13 (as part of pericope 4 and the units 4:3-
12 and 4:13).