Title: Ecclesiastes /
Authors: Duncan, Julie Ann,
Date: 2017
Publisher: Abingdon Press,
Physical description: xxxv, 206 pages ; 23 cm.
Language: English
LC classification: B
Abstract: The Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries provide compact, critical commentary on the books of the Old Testament for the use of theological students and pastors. The commentaries are also useful for upper-level college or university students and for those responsible for teaching in congregational settings. In addition to providing basic information and insights into the Old Testament writings, these commentaries exemplify the task and procedure of careful interpretation to assist students of the Old Testament in coming to an informed and critical engagement with the biblical texts themselves. From back cover.
Contents: 1:1-2 Making introductions : the speaker and his theme -- Excursus : Vapor in the Old Testament and in Ecclesiastes -- 1:3-10 The legacy of amnesia -- 1:12-2:26 The royal quest: when all you've ever wanted isn't enough -- Excursus : "Chasing after wind" in Ecclesiastes -- 3:1-15 The mystery of the times -- 3:16-4:3 Injustices lamented -- 4:4-16 Of earnings and yearnings : relocating value -- 5:1-7 (Heb. 4:17-5:6) Reticence before God -- 5:8-9 (Heb. 7-8) Systems failure (diagnosis and prognosis) -- 5:10-6:9 Portion over profit -- 6:10-7:14 Prodding the pupil -- 7:15-29 Elusive wisdom -- 8:1-17 Injustices revisited -- 9:1-12 To life! -- 9:13-10:20 The value and limits of wisdom -- 11:1-6 A modus vivendi -- 11:7-12:8 Accepting death, embracing life -- 12:9-14 Epilogue :  a tribute to Qohelet the Wise.
Subject headings (LCSH): Bible. Ecclesiastes--Commentaries.