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Beyond its military significance, what deeper cultural and religious purpose did the practice of 'gleaning,' as exemplified by Ruth's actions in the fields of Boaz (Ruth 2), serve in ancient Israelite society?
A
It was primarily a method for landowners to increase their workforce during harvest season.
B
It served as a rudimentary form of social welfare, allowing the poor and marginalized to access food and maintain their dignity.
C
It was a symbolic act of rebellion against the established social hierarchy by the lower classes.
D
It was a ritualistic offering to the Canaanite fertility gods to ensure a bountiful harvest in the following year.
Reference:
Ruth 2:2-23; Leviticus 19:9-10; Deuteronomy 24:19-22
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