Ecclesiastes is one of the most fascinating -- and hauntingly familiar -- books of the Old Testament. The sentiments of the main speaker of the book- a person given the name Qohelet- sound incredibly modern. Expressing the uncertainty and anxieties of our own age- he is driven by the question- "Where can we find meaning in the world?" But while Qohelet's question resonates with readers today- h…
Veteran Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman offers an accessible commentary on one of Scripture's most intriguing books. With his deft exegetical and expositional skill- the resulting work is full of fresh insight into the meaning of the text. In addition to the helpful translation and commentary- this volume considers theological implications of the wisdom texts found in the book of Job as w…