Ruth (lovely Elana Eden) is a priestess in the temple of the religious idol worshipped in her native country of Moab. ... Mahlon marries Ruth as he dies and she follows her mother-in-law, Naomi (Peggy Wood), back to her native land of Judah.

What type of woman was Ruth in the Bible?

As we've already said, Ruth was a young Moabite woman who didn't follow God but had married with one of Naomi's sons. Within 10 years of her marriage, she became a widow alongside her sister and mother-in-law. It's interesting to see how Ruth reacted.

What was Ruth's character in the Bible?

Ruth, biblical character, a woman who after being widowed remains with her husband's mother. The story is told in the Book of Ruth, part of the biblical canon called Ketuvim, or Writings. Ruth's story is celebrated during the Jewish festival of Shavuot, the Feast of Weeks, 50 days after Passover.