Ecclesiastes

Main Author:	Bartholomew, Craig G.
Published:	Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Book House, 2009
Series:	Baker commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms
Subjects:	BIBLE.O.T. - ECCLESIASTES - COMMENTARIES.
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Table of Contents:

Machine generated contents note: Introduction I.Frame Narrative: Prologue (1:1-11) II.Qohelet's Exploration of the Meaning of Life (1:12-12:7) A.Qohelet's Description of His Journey of Exploration (1:12-18) B.Testing Pleasure and the Good Life (2:1-11) C.The Problem of Death and One's Legacy (2:12-23) D.Eating, Drinking, and Enjoying One's Labor (2:24-26) E.The Mystery of Time (3:1-15) F.The Problem of Injustice and Death (3:16-22) G.Four Problems (4:1-16) H.Worship (5:1-7 [4:17-5:6]) I.Oppression and Profit (5:8-17 [7-16]) J.The Gift of God (5:18-20 [17-19]) K.Riches and Wealth Continued (6:1-12) L.Knowing What Is Good for One (7:1-13) M.Moderation in Wisdom and Folly (7:14-22) N.Qohelet's Reflection on His Journey and the Inaccessibility of Wisdom (7:23-29) O.The Enigma of Political Rule (8:1-9) P.The Problem of Delayed Judgment (8:10-17) Q.The Fate of Death and the Gift of Life (9:1-12) Contents note continued: R.The Example of a City (9:13-18) S.Wisdom, Folly, and Rulers (10:1-20) T.Living with the Uncertainties of God's Providence (11:1-6) U.Rejoicing and Remembering (11:7-12:7) III.Frame Narrative: Epilogue (12:8-14) Postscript: Postmodernism, Psychology, Spiritual Formation, and Preaching.