Miller, Douglas B. 1955- creator text bibliography Electronic books. pau Scottdale, Pa Herald Press c2010 2010 monographic eng

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1 online resource (300 p.) : maps, 1 port. In this 23rd volume of the Believers Church Bible Commentary Series, Doug Miller respects the pastoral and theological contribution of Ecclesiastes, without muting its critique of simplistic and comfortable approaches to the life of faith. --From publisher's description. Introduction to Ecclesiastes -- Introduction to Qohelet (1:1) -- PART 1 (1:2-6:9) : Human effort. All is vapor (1:2-11) -- The king's experiment (1:12-2:26) -- God's work in time and eternity (3:1-22) -- Toil for self and in community (4:1-16) -- Words before God (5:1-7) -- Enjoyment instead of greed (5:8-6:9) -- -- PART 2 (6:10-12:8) : Human limits. No one knows what is good (6:10-7:14) -- Wisdom and righteousness (7:15-29) -- Even the wise do not know (8:1-17) -- Enjoy life now (9:1-10) -- Time and chance (9:11-10:15) -- Living with risks (10:16-11:6) -- Youth and old age (11:7-12:8) -- Epilogue (12:9-14). Douglas B. Miller. Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-282) and index. Commentaries RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Wisdom Literature BS1475.53 .M55 2010eb 223/.807 Miller, Douglas B., 1955- Scottdale, Pa. : Herald Press, c2010 (DLC) 2010019231 (OCoLC)613435957 9781461908166 (electronic bk.) 1461908167 (electronic bk.) http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=471086 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=471086 N$T 130204 20200709055552.0 ocn826652851