The Book of Ecclesiastes

by Tremper Longman III

Book Overview

Ecclesiastes is one of the most fascinating -- and hauntingly familiar -- books of the Old Testament. The sentiments of the main speaker of the book, a person given the name Qohelet, sound incredibly modern. Expressing the uncertainty and anxieties of our own age, he is driven by the question, "Where can we find meaning in the world?"

But while Qohelet's question resonates with readers today, his answer is shocking. "Meaningless," says Qohelet,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802823661
• ISBN13: 9780802823663
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.6" x 9.4"