There are many models of friendship revealed in Scripture: (Ruth and Nehemiah) Ruth was Nehemiah's daughter-in-law and it is likely that there was a great difference between them. In addition, their cultural background was different. Despite these differences, they became very close to each other in terms of friendship (Ruth 1:16). Catechesis for young people preparing for marriage, with Fr Thierry Germain Randriamiarantsoa.