bokomslag An Analysis of the Inter-Dependency of the Prominent Motifs Within the Book of Qohelet
Filosofi & religion

An Analysis of the Inter-Dependency of the Prominent Motifs Within the Book of Qohelet

Richard Alan Jr Fuhr

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  • 230 sidor
  • 2012
The key to a balanced and accurate understanding of the book of Ecclesiastes lies in the inter-dependent relationships between the prominent motifs within the book. An Analysis of the Inter-Dependency of the Prominent Motifs Within the Book of Qohelet explores this dynamic. The final outcome of such an approach is a wisdom-based paradigm for living under the sun, a wise mans approach to living in a fallen world. Qohelets conclusions are two-fold and balanced. First, in light of the fact that life is fleeting, death is inevitable, and ones future lies outside of the realm of human control, the wise will enjoy life as a gift from God, recognizing that joy is ultimately a responsibility and a mandate placed upon them. Second, in light of the fact that life is fleeting, death is inevitable, and Gods enigmatic ways on earth are sure to be followed by an equitable future judgment, the wise will fear God and keep his commandments. Therefore, the wise man or woman will enjoy life but not enjoy sin, living each day to its fullest but in sobriety, knowing that for all our actions there is a coming judgment. This is the wisdom of Ecclesiastes.
  • Författare: Richard Alan Jr Fuhr
  • Format: Inbunden
  • ISBN: 9781433119019
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 230
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2012-11-30
  • Förlag: Peter Lang Publishing Inc