Who Knows What is Good?: A Commentary on the Books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. International Theological Commentary Series

Farmer, Kathleen

ISBN 10: 0802801617 / ISBN 13: 9780802801616

Published by Eerdmans Publishers, 1991

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1991. Trade paperback. 220pp. VERY GOOD. Owner's name.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Who Knows What is Good?: A Commentary on the Books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. International Theological Commentary Series
• Publisher: Eerdmans Publishers
• Publication Date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0802801617
• ISBN 13: 9780802801616
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: VERY GOOD
• Seller catalogs:
  • Old Testament Commentaries

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Synopsis

The "wise" of ancient Israel were concerned primarily with the nature of goodness and the character of faith: What is "good" for humankind, and how should people live their brief lives on earth? Although the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes are generally regarded as two distinctly different types of works, Kathleen Farmer demonstrates that they belong together and should be read in light of each other as guides enabling and encouraging us to act in life-enhancing ways that are fully in accord with the teaching of the Lord.

About the Author

Kathleen A. Farmer is professor emeritus of Old Testament at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Her publications include Isaiah in the Bible Lives of Faith Series.