Ruth the Gleaner and Esther the Queen - CCS by William M Taylor and published by Classic Publishing.
In adding another to the volumes on Bible Biographies which have been so widely and generously received by the Christian public, it is unnecessary to say anything as to the method which I have adopted. The present work will be found to possess the same characteristics as those already issued, its only peculiarity being that it deals with two women whose names are dear to the hearts alike of Jews and Christians.
I have put them together into one volume mainly for the sake of convenience; though there is a certain link of association between them, inasmuch, as the Book of Ruth describes the experiences of a Gentile widow in the midst of Jewish surroundings; and the Book of Esther describes those of a Jewish orphan in a Gentile city.
The preparation of these Lectures was peculiarly interesting to myself, and they are given to the press in the hope that they may contribute to the promotion of that revival of Biblical Study which, during recent years, has been so gratifying to every lover of the Scriptures. That He without whose blessing all human efforts must be vain may deign to use these pages for the advancement of His glory in the temporal and spiritual welfare of man is “my heart’s desire and prayer.”
