The book of Jubilees, written during the Second Temple period, is a creative retelling of Genesis and parts of Exodus that presents alternate storylines and connections between characters.

The text discusses the rabbinic use of midrashic allegory to interpret biblical stories, focusing on the tension between the literal text and its allegorical interpretations.

Rabbi Yosef Zev Lipovitz's commentary on the Book of Ruth emphasizes themes of redemption, devotion, and personal choice.