Optimism And Pessimism In The Old And New Testaments (1903)

By Adolf Guttmacher

Book Overview

""Optimism and Pessimism in the Old and New Testaments"" is a book written by Adolf Guttmacher in 1903. The book explores the concepts of optimism and pessimism in the Bible, examining how these attitudes are expressed in both the Old and New Testaments. Guttmacher analyzes various biblical texts and characters, including Job, Ecclesiastes, and the Psalms, to illustrate the different ways in which optimism and pessimism are portrayed in the Bible. He also considers the historical and cultural contexts in which these texts were written, providing insights into the attitudes and beliefs of the biblical writers and their audiences. Ultimately, Guttmacher argues that the Bible presents a complex and nuanced view of optimism and pessimism, one that reflects the diversity of human experience and the challenges of faith in a world of uncertainty and suffering. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Bible, theology, or the history of religious thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437093930
• ISBN13: 9781437093933
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"