The Book of Ruth
THE BOOK OF RUTH I. UNEXPECTED ENCOURAGEMENT The Koren Bible in front of me looked worn out. Years of study and of leafing through it had left its mark. This evening, I was covering the Book of Ruth. I disliked the tome but, in the course of my steady Bible Reading, had to cover it every now and then. I was about to put the book aside and get ready to retire when Theophil materialised next to me. As he assumed the guise of my late pal Peppi, I realised that this was a friendly visit. If his object had been to castigate or scold me, he would have chosen the image known to monotheistic religions, that is, the form of Asmodeus, the Archfiend. “What prompted you to reveal yourself now, Maestro? I am curious but, as you know, it is always good to see you.” ...