Every reader of the Bible has encountered the powerful- comforting and sometimes puzzling imagery of Scripture. These concrete pictures with their hidden force have struck sharp and lasting impressions on our minds. Their imprint has etched itself on the language and grammar of Christian faith and Western culture.Why then do traditional Bible dictionaries and reference works offer so little hel…
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- h…
Veteran Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman offers an accessible commentary on one of Scripture's most intriguing books. With his deft exegetical and expositional skill- the resulting work is full of fresh insight into the meaning of the text. In addition to the helpful translation and commentary- this volume considers theological implications of the wisdom texts found in the book of Job as w…