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German to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Religion | | German term or phrase: Ährenlesend | This is from a description by Alexander von Humboldt on the book of Ruth. Here's the full quote:
"Während von Josua bis Samuel die Poesie der Hebräer eine kriegerische Begeisterung atmet, bietet ‘das kleine Buch der ährenlesenden Ruth ‘ein Naturgemälde dar von der naivsten Einfachheit und vom unaussprechlichen Reize." |
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| | gleaner | Explanation:
Ruth gleaned corn, i.e. picked up the bits after the harvest. "The gleaner Ruth" sounds a bit odd, however. You might want to get round it another way, but that's the idea.
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The story of Ruth and her gleaning ... |
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Local time: 18:38
| Grading comment Thanks! Looks like I need to reread Ruth...
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2 mins confidence:   peer agreement (net): +6 | Ährenlesend gleaner
Explanation:
Ruth gleaned corn, i.e. picked up the bits after the harvest. "The gleaner Ruth" sounds a bit odd, however. You might want to get round it another way, but that's the idea.
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Note added at 4 mins (2005-09-30 10:55:26 GMT)
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The story of Ruth and her gleaning ...
| xxxNick Somers
Local time: 18:38
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| | Grading comment | Thanks! Looks like I need to reread Ruth... |
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