Far Above Rubies

"FAR ABOVE RUBIES" written by a Woman considered virtuous in this generation is timely in a world that is on the fast lane of degeneration in home management and preservation of the divine institution of marriage and family life, which is the cradle of peace, progress and prosperity of any Society or Nation.The six chapters of 113 pages make one wonder if the author is an Old Testament scholar because of the explicit display of theological facts on the text and subject matter.There is evidence of accurate knowledge of the subject matter based on deep and sincere personal devotion, conviction and burden for the transformation of our Society and the redemption of the World.The book is Proverbs 31:10-31 personified and is written from the point of view of the author's 37 years in successful marriage and home building in submissiveness to her husband in spite of her academic prowess.Inner beauty is real beauty that is "sine qua non" today and the beauty for the generations to come.Husband and children in the home will make good profit and gains by reading and applying the contents of this book, drawn from the scriptures, parental upbringing (like the unfeigned faith in Lois transferred to Eunice, to Timothy, and from Timothy to the world), the author's family/ home being a case of study aligned with the template of "the Virtuous Woman".It reveals the divine concept of the role and value of a woman, the joy of a man and his expected role – a collective responsibility to build a home and fix our society.The book is not limited by religious affinity, gender, age, color or disposition in life.The author's desire and plea to all and sundry is to know the fact that: "No matter who you are, or where you may be, you can do something to change the world for the better".We dedicate and send 'FAR ABOVE RUBIES' out to the world for the benefit of mankind and the glory of God in Jesus' Name. Amen. Dr (Mrs) Foluke Oluwatoyinbo (B.Sc. Chem; PGD Edu; M,Sc. Soil Science; fsssn, gmaslton, fccsams) is the immediate past Provost of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria. She is an astute administrator, an accomplished academic and outstanding achiever, evidenced by several national and international awards.A committed and spirit-filled child of God, she ministers the word of God with power and effect. She is a frequent speaker at conferences, seminars and workshops. She is a wise counsellor who has helped to build several homes and lives.She belongs to a number of Christian Fellowship groups and organizations including the Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International.She is a member of the Ibadan Diocese of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion and a Clergy wife. She has been the loving wife of Rev (Dr) Olusola Gabriel Oluwatoyinbo since 1977. That glorious marriage is blessed with five wonderful children and awesome grandchildren