For those wondering ‘why Boaz?’

A number of people have asked me why we’ve called our son Boaz, and while there are a number of reasons that I might save for another post, another time, one of the main reasons is the character and wisdom shown by Boaz in the Book of Ruth from the Old Testament. I’ve put the text of the story below, with verse numbers removed, so if you’ve never read what is one of the most beautiful love stories in the Bible, then here’s your chance…