The book of Ecclesiastes has long puzzled Christians and even scholars. What does the book mean? And what relevance does it have to our lives? Michael Eaton provides a passage-by-passage analysis that attempts to account for the oddities of the text and to show how its message applies to us.
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Casting its eye over the transient nature of life, the book questions the striving for wisdom and the truth, choosing instead to espouse the value of living for the moment. The text is introduced by Doris Lessing.
... are united in one regard — they both " sting " when applied.83 If the frame narrator wanted to focus on the positive aspects of the shepherd's function , he would have more likely written of the rod and staff ( Ps . 23 : 4 ) .
"A timeless teaching on living wisely in the midst of uncertainty and insecurity, with facing-page commentary that brings the text to life."--Cover.
He wrote his conclusions in the Book of Ecclesiastes.Tommy Nelson continues his study of Solomon's writings by taking an in-depth look at Ecclesiastes.
The Bible is both a divine and a human book. It is the inspired word of God for his people, whether in biblical times or for the church today. It...
As long as we look at life from a human perspective, nothing really matters. The book of Ecclesiastes helps us look beyond our limited point of view to see God's reign in the world and figure out what our lives mean.
So says the Preacher in the book of Ecclesiastes. But is this the whole message of Ecclesiastes? With imagination and clarity, Derek Kidner introduces this Old Testament book which speaks so powerfully to our generation.
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This study through Ecclesiastes helps Christians understand the necessity of fearing God in a fallen and frustrating world, pointing us to God's mission to restore creation from the curse through the power of the gospel.