Hearing the message of Ecclesiastes : questioning faith in a baffling world /: questioning faith in a baffling world. ([2023])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Christopher J. H. Wright.
• Authors: Wright, Christopher J. H, 1947-
• Contents: Intro -- Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: The Meaning of Life-Is There Any?: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2:26 -- The Challenge of Life (1:1-3) -- The Circularity of Life (1:4-11) -- An Exploration of Life (1:12-2:11) -- Hating Life! (2:12-23) -- Loving Life! (2:24-26) -- Chapter 2: Mysteries of Time and Injustice: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4:3 -- The Riddle of Time and Eternity (3:1-15) -- The Scandal of Injustice (3:16-22 -- 4:1-3) -- Chapter 3: Ambiguities of Work, Politics, Worship, and Wealth: Ecclesiastes 4:4-6:12 Work: It Can Be Soul-Destroying (4:4-12) -- Politics: It Can Be Transient (4:13-16 -- 5:8-9) -- Worship: It Can Be Dangerous (5:1-7) -- Wealth: It Can Be Unreliable (5:10-6:12) -- Chapter 4: The Darkest Hour: Ecclesiastes 7:1-9:16 -- Wisdom Is Inscrutable (7:1-29) -- Life Is Inexplicable (8:1-17) -- Death Is Inescapable (9:1-12) -- Questioning Wisdom (9:13-16) -- Chapter 5: Rejoice and Remember!: Ecclesiastes 9:17-12:14 -- "Two Ways to Live": Wisdom or Folly? Yes, But . . . (9:17-11:6) -- "Two Ways to Live": Rejoice and Remember. Yes, Indeed! (11:7-12:7) -- The Narrator's Last Word (12:8-14) Conclusion -- Scripture Index -- Subject Index.
• Publisher Details: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan
• Publication Date: 2023
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 223/.806; Faith (Christianity); Life -- Biblical teaching; RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament / Poetry & Wisdom Literature; RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Exegesis & Hermeneutics; Faith (Christianity); Life -- Biblical teaching; Criticism, interpretation, etc
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780310147459
• Related ISBNs: 031014745X; 9780310145912
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.; Note: Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 18, 2023).
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