Today I get back into the saddle, not blogging (although that is clearly going to happen as a procrastination measure, as this post attests) but in terms of my research. I have largely set aside June for work on my Targum Ruth project with only two trips and a handful of meetings. While sorting through my material I came across this word cloud I had created of the paper I presented regarding Boaz’ role in the Book of Ruth. I thought it was kind of cool. Enjoy.
And for those interested, here is what the NRSV of the Book of Ruth looks like. Word Cloud courtesy of Wordle. Click either for a larger version. It is rather revealing in some ways. Perhaps I will procrastinate more later with some observations.
Cool! I might us the word cloud idea for an upcoming sermon series we’re doing on Ruth.
Could I get permission to use your word cloud for a website I’m creating? I’d like to use it as the picture on the front page.
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