The Book Of Koheleth

Commonly Called Ecclesiastes (1883)

von Charles Henry Hamilton Wright

548 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Book of Koheleth, commonly known as Ecclesiastes, is a philosophical and poetic work from the Old Testament of the Bible. This 1883 edition of the book is translated and annotated by Charles Henry Hamilton Wright. The text explores the meaning of life and the human condition, questioning the value of wealth, pleasure, and wisdom. The author, referred to as Koheleth, reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each containing Koheleth's musings on a different aspect of life. Wright's translation seeks to capture the beauty and complexity of the original Hebrew text, while his annotations provide historical and cultural context for modern readers. This edition is a valuable resource for scholars, students of religion, and anyone interested in exploring the timeless themes of human existence.Considered In Relation To Modern Criticism, And To The Doctrines Of Modern Pessimism, With A Critical And Grammatical Commentary And A Revised Translation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Christentum Heilige Texte und geheiligte Schriften Bibel Altes Testament
• ISBN: 9781437152883
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC