7. _Book of Ruth:_ "The Book is called Ruth, from the name of the person, whose history is here recorded: who being a Gentile, became a convert to the true faith, and marrying Boaz, the great-grandfather of David, was one of those from whom Christ sprung, according to the flesh, and an illustrious figure of the Gentile church. It is thought this book was written by the prophet Samuel." (Douay Bible, Introduction to the Book of Ruth, p. 303.) Footnotes 1. The Pentateuch Historically has already been considered in Lesson III of Part II; and its historical character considered under subdivision II. (a) Anti-diluvian History. (b) Postdiluvian History, bringing its historical events down to the death of Moses. It is here written into the analysis only that the student may be reminded that the Pentateuch is recognized as being classed with the historical books of the Bible. LESSON VII. _THE HISTORICAL BOOKS.--(Continued.)_ ANALYSIS. REFERENCES. _I. Book of Samuel I and II._ I and II Samuel. Seventy's 1. Historical Period. Bible Dictionary, 2. Events: Transition from Reign of Art. "Samuel Books of"; Judges to Monarchy; Reigns of Ibid Articles "Samuel," Saul and David. "Saul," "David." All 3. Contrast of the Government of other Bible Helps and Judges and Monarchy. Dictionaries cited in Previous 4. Authorship and Date of the Lessons in Part II Books. on above topics. Also on Character of Samuel, also notes 1, 2, 3. _II. The Books of kings I and II._ I and II Kings. All the 1. Historical Period--Rebellion of Bible Dictionaries, Helps Adonijah to Final Captivity of and Commentaries cited Judah--1015 B. C.-587 B. C. in Previous Lessons in 2. Historical: (a) Solomon's Reign Part II, Articles on I and and Death. II Kings, also Articles in (b) The Division of the Kingdom. same work on "Samuel," (c) Rise and Fall of the Kingdom "Saul," "David," "Solomon," of Israel--Captivity of etc. the Ten Tribes. (d) The Kingdom of Judah after the Division--Captivity of Judah. 3. Authorship and Literary Character.