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Ecclesiastes: Ancient Wisdom When All Else FailsPrint on Demand Edition
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▼▲| Title: Ecclesiastes: Ancient Wisdom When All Else FailsPrint on Demand Edition By: T.M. Moore Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 139 Vendor: InterVarsity Press Publication Date: 2010 | Dimensions: 9.00 X 6.00 X 0.33 (inches) Weight: 1 pound ISBN: 0830853588 ISBN-13: 9780830853588 Stock No: WW853588 |
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▼▲Recipient of a 2002 Christianity Today Award of Merit!"Meaningless!" says Ecclesiastes. "All is meaningless!"We live. We work. We die. Even with our best efforts to find lasting enjoyment and significance, we are faced with the conclusion that there is nothing new under the sun.Despite this gloomy assessment (or perhaps because of it), people have been drawn to the Middle Eastern wisdom of this enigmatic book for thousands of years. Its brutal honesty doesn't flinch from life's difficulties or its thorniest problems.The new translation and interpretive paraphrase provided here by T. M. Moore artfully unveils the ancient mysteries of this often puzzling book. By its very cynicism, Ecclesiastes seems to suggest that to find what is of enduring value we must embrace the hard things, not avoid them. With notes and a useful study guide, Moore skillfully shows us that the dark side will have its say. The question is, will it have the last word?
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▼▲<p>"Biblical studies so rarely produces something totally new that when it does happen, it's a revelation. T. M. Moore, the former president of Chesapeake Theological Seminary, gamely takes on the curmudgeonly Qoheleth in <em>Ecclesiastes: Ancient Wisdom When All Else Fails: A New Translation and Paraphrase.</em> He retranslates Ecclesiastes into rhymed iambic pentameter, creating some fascinating turns of phrase amidst Qoholeth's legendary musings. Amazingly, InterVarsity Press rescued this creative, unique manuscript from its slush pile. Kudos to all involved."</p><p><em>Publishers Weekly (April 9, 2001)</em></p>
<p>"This new translation and interpretive paraphrase provided here by T.M. Moore artfully unveils the ancient mysteries of this often-puzzling book."</p><p><em>Daniel W. Decker, Bible Editions Versions, January-March 2010</em></p>
<p>"T.M. Moore's fresh translation of Ecclesiates holds up a mirror to the soul of a generation that has 'been there, done that.' This mirror reveals the eternity that is in every human heart and masterfully points a way for postmodern wanderers to find their true home in God. Every local church would benefit by offering a study course on 'Vanity Fare!' "</p><p><em>Cheryl Bridges Johns, professor of discipleship and Christian formation, Church of God School of Theology, Cleveland, Tennessee</em></p>
<p>"Never has the study of Ecclesiastes been more timely than in our day. With the conflict of worldviews intensifying daily, people are looking for the kind of insights and answers the ancient sage provided in this compact book. T. M. Moore has rendered a valuable service to seekers from every walk of life by helping us to grasp the message of Solomon's often difficult meditations in new and challenging ways. I welcome this book with enthusiasm and recommend its reading and study to all who want to find the true meaning of life under the heavens."</p><p><em>Charles Colson</em></p>
<p>"T. M. Moore has given us the opportunity to look deeply and practically into the book of Ecclesiastes. Those who follow his careful analysis will find a rich treasure of wisdom for every day of their lives."</p><p><em>Dr. Richard Pratt, Reformed Theological Seminary</em></p>
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