Wright, Christopher J. H.
Hearing the Message of Ecclesiastes: Questioning Faith in a Baffling World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780310145912
- author:
- Wright, Christopher J. H.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Zondervan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 20.5 x 13.6 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, Bible, Meditations,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The meaning of life remains an elusive question, even for those who believe in God. In the book of Ecclesiastes, Qoheleth grapples with this challenge, seeking to understand the world through empirical observation and reason. He struggles to reconcile the beauty of creation with the injustices and suffering that exist.
Old Testament scholar Christopher J. H. Wright invites readers to explore wisdom literature from centuries ago, offering a message that can be strangely reassuring in today's post-modern era. This book will guide you through complex topics such as the meaning of life, time and injustice, and the ambiguities of work, politics, worship, and wealth.
While it won't provide definitive answers to life's biggest questions, Hearing the Message of Ecclesiastes will help you navigate the tension between God's gifts in Genesis 1-2 and the fallen world of Genesis 3. By exploring this ancient wisdom literature, you can deepen your trust in the sovereign goodness of God.
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