Ecclesiastes /
Enns, Peter,1961-
Grand Rapids, Mich.; Cambridge : W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co.,
c2011.
In this expert commentary on Ecclesiastes, Peter Enns neither disregards nor attempts to resolve the book's many theological tensions and ambiguities. Rather, he shows how these form the backdrop against which the author struggles to show readers the proper path forward in their journeys of faith -- remaining true to the tradition to "fear God and keep the commands" despite the apparent futility of human existence. --from publisher description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 220-227) and indexes.
Introduction -- Commentary -- Theological horizons of Ecclesiastes -- The contribution of Ecclesiastes to biblical theology (and the contribution of biblical theology to Ecclesiastes) -- The significance of Ecclesiastes for theology and praxis today.
In this expert commentary on Ecclesiastes, Peter Enns neither disregards nor attempts to resolve the book's many theological tensions and ambiguities. Rather, he shows how these form the backdrop against which the author struggles to show readers the proper path forward in their journeys of faith -- remaining true to the tradition to "fear God and keep the commands" despite the apparent futility of human existence. --from publisher description
Bible.