The message of Ecclesiastes : a time to mourn, and a time to dance /: a time to mourn, and a time to dance. (2023)
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- The message of Ecclesiastes : a time to mourn, and a time to dance /: a time to mourn, and a time to dance. (2023)
- Main Title:
- The message of Ecclesiastes : a time to mourn, and a time to dance
- Uniform Title:
- Time to mourn, and a time to dance
- Further Information:
- Note: Derek Kidner.
- Authors:
- Kidner, Derek
- Contents:
- ContentsGeneral preface vii Author's preface ix Chief abbreviations x A. What is this book doing in the Bible? - a reconnaissance 1 B. What is the book saying? - a running commentary 9 1. The author, the motto and a survey of the scene (1:1-11) 9 2. The search for satisfaction (1:12 - 2:26) 15 3. The tyranny of time (3:1-15) 22 4. The harshness of life (3:16 - 4:3) 25 5. The rat race (4:4-8) 28 A first summary: 6. A backward glance over Ecclesiastes 1:1 - 4:8 30 Interlude: 7. Some reflections, maxims and home truths (4:9 - 5:12) 32 8. The bitterness of disappointment (5:13 - 6:12) 38 A second summary: 9. A backward glance over Ecclesiastes 4:9 - 6:12 43 Interlude: 10. More reflections, maxims and home truths (7:1-22) 44 11. The search goes on (7:23-29) 49 12. Frustration (8:1-17) 52 13. Jeopardy (9:1-18) 56A third summary: 14. A backward glance over Ecclesiastes 7:1 - 9:18 61 Interlude: 15. Be sensible! (10:1-20) 63 16. Towards home (11:1-12:8) 70 17. Conclusion (12:9-14) 78 C. What are we to say to this? - an epilogue 81
- Publisher Details:
- Nottingham : IVP
- Publication Date:
- 2023
- Extent:
- 1 online resource
- Subjects:
- 223.807
RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament / General
RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Bible Study Guides
Criticism & exegesis of sacred texts - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9781783596393
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781789744385
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