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Centrality in the Book of Ruth

In: Vetus Testamentum
Authors:
John T. Dekker Talua Theological Training Institute Sanma Province Vanuatu

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Anthony H. Dekker Dekker Consulting po Box 3925 Manuka act 2603 Australia

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Online Publication Date:
12 Jan 2018
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Abstract

The mathematics of social network analysis may be employed to determine the central character in a narrative. In this article, a number of centrality measures are utilised in order to illuminate the issue of the central character in the Book of Ruth. The mathematical analysis surprisingly points to Boaz as being the most central character of the book, but highlights the fact that “centrality” is an elusive concept.

Title:
Centrality in the Book of Ruth
Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1163/15685330-12341310
Language:
English
Pages:
41–50
Keywords:
Ruth; social network analysis; centrality
In:
Vetus Testamentum
In:
Volume 68: Issue 1
Publisher:
Brill
E-ISSN:
1568-5330
Print ISSN:
0042-4935
Subjects:
Hebrew Bible, Biblical Studies, General, Jewish Studies

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