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Ecclesiastes: The Traditional Hebrew Text with the New JPS Translation (The Jps Bible Commentary) Author: Michael V. Fox $26.56 |
Ecclesiastes: The Traditional Hebrew Text with the New JPS Translation (The Jps Bible Commentary) |
Editorial Review:
JPS Bible Commentary Series The Book of Ecclesiastes is part of the "wisdom literature" of the Bible. It concerns itself with universal philosophical questions, rather than events in the history of Israel and in the Hebrews' covenant with God. Koheleth, the speaker in this book, ruminates on what -- if anything -- has lasting value, and how -- if at all -- God interacts with humankind. Koheleth expresses bewilderment and frustration at life's absurdities and injustices. He grapples with the inequities that pervade the world and the frailty and limitations of human wisdom and righteousness. His awareness of these discomfiting facts coexists with a firm believe in God's rule and God's fundamental justice, and he looks for ways to define a meaningful life in a world where so much is senseless. Ecclesiastes is traditionally read on the Jewish holiday Sukkot, the harvest festival.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 
Excellent basic introduction to a difficult book of the Bible:
Fox's brief commentary is a fine introduction to Ecclesiastes for the educated non-specialist who wants to get a grip on this fascinating and sometimes frustrating book. He accurately and concisely presents the consensus of modern scholarship on Ecclesiastes -- that it is a fairly late production as books of the Bible go and that it is a series of philosophical reflections, not a systematic work of philosophy.
Surprisingly and to his credit, Fox also gives a fair and unbiased presentation of the views...more info
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