????: EcclesiastesJewish Publication Society, 01.04.2004 - 87 Seiten JPS Bible Commentary Series concerns itself with universal philosophical questions, rather than events in the history of Israel and in the Hebrews' covenant with God. Koheleth, the speaker in this book, ruminates on what -- if anything -- has lasting value, and how -- if at all -- God interacts with humankind. injustices. He grapples with the inequities that pervade the world and the frailty and limitations of human wisdom and righteousness. His awareness of these discomfiting facts coexists with a firm believe in God's rule and God's fundamental justice, and he looks for ways to define a meaningful life in a world where so much is senseless. festival. |
Inhalt
Introduction | 3 |
Reflections andMeditations | 11 |
Counsels andTeachings | 32 |
Conclusion | 74 |
Epilogue | 82 |
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
According advantage advice amal ancient believes better Bible bring called comes commentary commentators context darkness death deeds describes desire divine earnings Ecclesiastes enjoy enjoyment everything evil example experience eyes fact fall fate fear folly fool futile future gain give God's hand happen heart Hebrew hevel human Ibn Ezra implies interpretation introduction judgment justice king Koheleth later learned life's Literally living man's means mentioned Midrash mind never NJPS observed occur one's person phrase pleasure portion possible present principle Proverbs Rashbam Rashi reading reason refers reflected remembered renderings rich righteous rule sages says sense sentence shows Sira Solomon sometimes speaks teachings things thought toil Torah traditional translation turn understand usually verse wealth wicked wind wisdom wise woman