Five Festal Garments: Christian Reflections on the Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes and Esther Volume 10

by Barry G. Webb

Book Overview

These five Old Testament books, traditionally known simply as "the Scrolls," are among the most neglected parts of the Christian Bible. In Judaism, the Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes and Esther were eventually adopted as lectionary readings for five of the major festivals. In Christian tradition, however, no consensus has emerged about their proper use. Each book presents particular difficulties with regard to how it relates to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830826106
• ISBN13: 9780830826100
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Length: 151 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.4" x 8.5"