TY - BOOK AU - Bartholomew,Craig G. TI - Ecclesiastes T2 - Baker commentary on the Old Testament wisdom and Psalms SN - 9780801026911 (cloth) U1 - 223/.8077 22 PY - 2009/// CY - Grand Rapids, Mich. PB - Baker Academic KW - Bible KW - Ecclesiastes KW - Commentaries N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 391-420) and indexes; Frame narrative : Prologue (1:1-11) -- Qohelet's exploration of the meaning of life (1:12-12:7) -- Frame narrative : epilogue (12:8-14) N2 - Craig Bartholomew combines a careful exegetical reading of the book of Ecclesiastes with keen theological insights. Along with helpful translation and commentary, Ecclesiastes considers the theological implications of the text and its literary, historical, and grammatical dimensions. Footnotes deal with many of the technical matters, allowing readers of varying levels of interest and training to read and profit from the commentary and to engage the biblical text at an appropriate level. All serious students of the Bible will find here an accessible commentary that will serve as an excellent resource for their study. - Publisher ER -