Ruth J. Heflin did not predict Jesus would appear on the Benny Hinn show, but she did survive growing up in the buckle of the bible belt with the name "Ruth." She still lives there with two cats, near her grown son, and with her monogamous (37 years and counting) husband, James P. Cooper, poet extraordinaire. After 34 years teaching as a college professor, she now spends her time researching things that fascinate her, writing other things, and spending most of her time editing for a small, private literary press. Ruth also holds a PhD in American Ethnic Cultures and Literatures from Oklahoma State University. Her first scholarly book was, I Remain Alive: The Sioux Literary Renaissance.In Pitiless Bronze, Ruth brings together her expertise in pre-literate cultures and her broad understanding of humanity to reread ancient symbols and texts.Peer into her thoughts at The Book of Ruth at ruthjheflin.com