Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs For Everyone

What is at the heart of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs? A desire for life lived fully and well: life lived wisely; life lived purposefully; life lived in loving, joyful partnership with God and others. At the centre of this abundant life must be for God, for he desires all good things for us. He wants us to know his shalom - harmony, wholeness, health and peace. The wise sayings of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, and the rich, sensual poetry of the Song of Songs remind us how to conduct ourselves with wisdom, and without folly and futility, in the knowledge that we are deeply loved.

Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament. And, as he guides us in our understanding of these time-honoured words and the ancient world they describe, he helps us to apply what we read to our lives.

About the author

John Goldingay is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary, California. His recent books include An Introduction to the Old Testament, A Reader’s Guide to the Bible, Reading Jesus’s Bible, Biblical Theology and numerous critically acclaimed commentaries on the books of the Hebrew Bible.

Summary

New addition to series of readable guides to the Old Testament, covering Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs. For the general reader and small groups.

Product details

• Authors: John Goldingay, The Revd Dr John (Author) Goldingay
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.11.2014
• EAN: 9780281061358
• ISBN: 978-0-281-06135-8
• No. of pages: 256
• Weight: 283 g
• Series: For Everyone Series: Old Testament
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Bible studies: for individual or small group study, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Old Testaments