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Ecclesiastes or The Preacher

Ecclesiastes or The Preacher

Ecclesiastes or The Preacher

Author:
E. H. Plumptre
Published:
September 2013
Availability:
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Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9781107623972

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    Originally published in 1881, this book presents the complete English version of the book of Ecclesiastes with extensive critical notes. A long critical introduction is also provided, with information on authorship, historical context and various interpretations of the text. Additionally, an appendix section and index are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in biblical criticism and perspectives on Ecclesiastes.

    Product details

    September 2013
    Paperback
    9781107623972
    270 pages
    229 × 152 × 15 mm
    0.4kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • Introduction:
    • 1. The title
    • 2. Authorship and date
    • 3. An ideal biography
    • 4. Ecclesiastes and Ecclesiasticus
    • 5. Ecclesiastes and the wisdom of Solomon
    • 6. Jewish interpreters of Ecclesiastes
    • 7. Ecclesiastes and its patristic interpreters
    • 8. Analysis of Ecclesiastes
    • Text and notes
    • Appendix 1. Koheleth and Shakespeare
    • Appendix 2. Koheleth and Tennyson
    • Appendix 3. A Persian Koheleth of the twelfth century
    • Index.
      Author
    • E. H. Plumptre