📜 Old Testament
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Considering the broader narrative arc of the Old Testament, how does the story of Ruth, a Moabite woman, challenge or subvert common assumptions about ethnicity, covenant, and God's redemptive plan?
A
It reaffirms the strict separation between Israelites and foreigners, emphasizing the importance of maintaining ethnic purity.
B
It demonstrates that adherence to legalistic requirements is the sole determinant of God's favor and inclusion in His covenant community.
C
It illustrates God's sovereign freedom to extend His grace and incorporate individuals from diverse backgrounds into His redemptive purposes, transcending ethnic and national boundaries, ultimately foreshadowing the inclusion of Gentiles in the New Covenant.
D
It suggests that Moabite religious practices were inherently superior to Israelite religious practices.