The Way of Solomon: Finding Joy and Contentment in the Wisdom of Ecclesiastes

by Rami M. Shapiro and Rami M. Shapiro

This new rendition of one of the most popular books of wisdom in Western civilization brings fresh insight to the book of Ecclesiastes (long attributed to King Solomon) and reveals its secrets for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060673001
• ISBN13: 9780060673000
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.3" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

An Interpretation That Brings Together the East and the West

In an era where so many Jews are seeking spiritual guidance outside of Judaism and looking to Eastern mysticism, Rabbi Rami Shapiro provides a beautiful interpretation of King Solomon's book Ecclesiastes. After reading Shapiro's interpretation, there will be little doubt that King Solomon was indeed the richest and wisest person that has ever lived. You will come away feeling at awe and humbled in very much the same way the ancient Insraelites must have felt when given the Torah (AKA The Old Testament") and the disciples of Jesus felt at his Sermon on the Mount. Your life, your work and your joys and challenges will never feel the same way to you. Shapiro's rendition is pure poetry and nothing less than genius. This is a book that you will have to come back to time and time again. The key to Shapiro's insight into Ecclesiastes is the way he blends together Eastern and Judaic-Christian thought. Shapiro presents Solomon in the light of a Zen master lecturing his pupils in the futility of control and the illusion of permanence. Please note that this book is not just for Jews. King Solomon's wisdom represents truth regardless of race, ethnicity and religion. The wisdom of Solomon transcends religious doctrine and represents undeniable truth. Rami Shapiro is a true rabbi in every sense of the word. He is a teacher of life. Thank you Rabbi Shapiro for bringing King Solomon's wisdom to life.

The Meaning of Life

What makes life meaningful is very subjective - unless you are Solomon and have tasted all that life has to offer. This is a remarkable new take on Ecclesiates. From Solomon's "wisdom" perspective, the meaning of life becomes objective in his God centered universe. Rami's (Zen) translation and interpretation of Solomon's words is liberating and thrilling reading. But be warned, this Jewish perspective on life's meaning may change the way you live your life forever.

Rabbi Shapiro describes how King Solomon showed The Way

Rabbi Shapiro has a unique gift for finding and expressing relevant spiritual values in the scriptures. His translation and interpretation here of the Book of Ecclesiastes is thought- provoking, inspirational and contains surprisingly practical advice for every day living.This book could well have been entitled "The Tao of Solomon".

West Meets East

Rami Shapiro follows up MINYAN, his superb religious statement for our age. He gives us a stunning "rendition" of Ecclesiastes. Shapiro's poetry presents the Jewish King Solomon in terms with which Taoists and Zen Buddhists would be comfortable, yet powerfully meaningful to serious Jews and Christians. Shapiro is a thinker worth reading.

Masterful and Uplifting Translation of Ecclesiastes

For many years I have been guided by the wisdom of Ecclesiates but have been searching for a better translation. Rabbi Shapiro's translation makes Ecclesiastes come to life. It is beautiful and refreshing. A road map for life. It is a book I will read again and again.