Fredericks, Daniel C. creator Estes, Daniel J. 1953- text bibliography enk Nottingham, England Downers Grove, Ill Apollos InterVarsity Press c2010 2010 monographic eng

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472 p. ; 25 cm. Ecclesiastes -- Author's preface -- Introduction -- What is man? -- What is the advantage? -- But is everything temporary? -- The ancient Near East on brevity in life -- The Old Testament on brevity in life -- Metaphorical uses for hebel -- A biblical constellation of words describing transience -- Significance of time in Ecclesiastes -- The extent of temporariness in our lives -- Author and date -- Other themes -- Wisdom generally -- Advantages in life -- Joy and pleasure -- Wise, enjoyable effort -- God's sovereignty -- Realism -- History of interpretation -- Overview -- Conservative interpretation -- Critical interpretation -- Interpretation of hebel -- Genre -- Philosophical -- Cosmopolitan -- Poetic or proverbial -- Oratorical -- Autobiographical -- Vernacular -- Language -- Three 'influence' theories -- Text -- Structure -- Text and commentary -- The Song of Songs -- Author's preface -- Introduction -- Canonicity -- Date -- Authorship -- Interpretational approaches -- Non-literal approaches -- Typological approaches -- Dramatic approaches -- Cultic approaches -- Literal approaches -- Literature -- Unity -- Structure -- Theme -- Purpose -- Text and commentary. Daniel C. Fredericks & Daniel J. Estes. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Commentaries Commentaries BS1475.53 .F74 2010 223/.8077 9780830825158 (hpb) 0830825150 (cloth : alk. paper) 2009046563 DLC 160503 20250312110431.0 15971277