Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs (Teach the Text Commentary Series)
Focused Biblical Scholarship to Teach the Text EffectivelyThe Teach the Text Commentary Series gives pastors the best of biblical scholarship and presents the information needed to move seamlessly from the meaning of the text to its effective communication. By keeping the discussion in each carefully selected preaching unit to six pages of focused commentary, the volumes allow pastors to quickly grasp the most important information. Each unit of the commentary includes the big idea and key themes of the passage; sections dedicated to understanding, teaching, and illustrating the text; and full-color images.How do we find meaning in life when it seems futile and meaningless? Ecclesiastes takes readers on a journey pondering this timeless question, and this commentary helps set the book within a biblical worldview in order to help teachers communicate and apply the profound truths of Ecclesiastes today.Song of Songs is full of evocative poetry, but centuries of interpretation have produced little consensus about how this unique book should be understood. Edward M. Curtis lays out the key themes of the book and provides carefully organized commentary for interpreting, teaching, and illustrating this book."I can think of no one better equipped to write a commentary on the wisdom literature than Ed Curtis. Readers will discover many helpful and practical insights from Ed's own wisdom as he skillfully guides inquirers through the complexities and delights of this literature."--Clinton E. Arnold, Dean and Professor of New Testament, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University"Dr. Ed Curtis is an ideal person to write this commentary on the books of Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs. His scholarly expertise combines with his many years of living out the wisdom literature to provide pastors and teachers with an invaluable commentary that will help them communicate in a deep yet practical way the treasures of these often-underappreciated books."--Michael J. Wilkins, Distinguished Professor of New Testament Language and Literature,Talbot School of Theology, Biola UniversityEdward M. Curtis(PhD, University of Pennsylvania) is Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Studies at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in La Mirada, California. He is the author of many articles and books, includingDiscovering the Way of WisdomandTransformed Thinking.