Ecclesiastes

副标题: The Traditional Hebrew Text with the New JPS Translation

ISBN: 9780827607422

出版社: Jewish Publication Society

出版年: 2004-4-1

页数: 128

定价: USD 40.00

装帧: Hardcover

内容简介

"The Book of Ecclesiastes" is part of the "wisdom literature" of the Bible. It 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. Koheleth expresses bewilderment and frustration at life's absurdities and 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 belief 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. "Ecclesiastes" is traditionally read on the Jewish holiday Sukkot, the harvest festival.

作者简介

About Michael V. Fox PhD

Michael V. Fox received his rabbinical ordination from Hebrew Union College. He received a Ph.D. in Bible, Semitics, and Egyptology from the Hebrew University. He is currently Halls-Bascom Professor of Hebrew at the University of Wisconsin.

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