The Book of Ruth: Journey in Faith is a 2009 Christian film

Christian film

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 directed by Stephen Patrick Walker. It is based on the Book of Ruth

Book of Ruth

The Book of Ruth is one of the books of the Hebrew Bible, Tanakh, or Old Testament. In the Jewish canon the Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings . In the Christian canon the Book of Ruth is placed between Judges and 1 Samuel...

, and was aired January 8, 2010 on the Trinity Broadcasting Network

Trinity Broadcasting Network

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. The film stars Dan Haggerty

Dan Haggerty

Dan Haggerty is an American actor, best known for the title role in The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams....

, Lana Wood

Lana Wood

Lana Wood is an American actress and producer. She was born to Russian émigré parents, Nikolai and Maria Zakharenko, and is the younger sister of the late actress Natalie Wood. Her first major role was at age 9 in the John Wayne western The Searchers. She was a regular on the soap opera Peyton Place...

, Eleese Lester, Carman

Carman (singer)

Carmelo Domenic Licciardello known by his stage name, Carman, is a contemporary Christian music artist and evangelist.-Biography:...

, and Sherry Morris as Ruth.

Plot

A biblical

Bible

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 Cinderella

Cinderella

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 story seen through the eyes of a young widow as she leaves her homeland to Israel

Land of Israel

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 in search of a better life. Upon reaching Israel, she is swept off her feet by a wealthy royal which ultimately leads to her destiny.

Cast

• Sherry Morris as Ruth
  Ruth (biblical figure)
  Ruth , is the main character in the Book of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible.-Biblical narrative:Ruth was a Moabitess, who married Mahlon, the son of Elimelech and Naomi, but Elimelech and his two sons died...
  
  
• Carman
  Carman (singer)
  Carmelo Domenic Licciardello known by his stage name, Carman, is a contemporary Christian music artist and evangelist.-Biography:...
  
   as Boaz
  Boaz
  Boaz is a major figure in The Book of Ruth in the Bible. The term is found 24 times in the Scriptures, being two in Greek ....
  
  
• Eleese Lester as Naomi
  Naomi (Bible)
  Naomi is Ruth's mother-in-law in the Old Testament Book of Ruth...
  
  
• Fred Griffith (actor)
  Fred Griffith (actor)
  Fred Griffith is an Americanactor and producer.-Filmography:*2010 Renovation - Justin*2009 Shadowheart - Marshall*2009 The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith - Mahlon...
  
   as Mahlon
• DJ Perry
  DJ Perry
  DJ Perry is an American actor, film producer, and screenwriter.- Career :A graduate of Michigan State University, as CEO of Collective Development Inc. and former Vice-President of Lionheart Filmworks he has overseen or assisted in the overall production of over 20 feature films in various genres...
  
   as Benjamin

Release

The DVD, which includes bonus featurettes including "The Making Of," "Trailers," and "Commentary," was released December 15.

External links

• Official website
• The Book of Ruth: Journey in Faith at Pure Flix Entertainment
  Pure Flix Entertainment
  Pure Flix Entertainment is a Christian film production company, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. The company produces, distributes, acquires and markets Christian and family-friendly films...