Expositor's Bible: The Book of Ecclesiastes by Samuel Cox
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"Expositor's Bible: The Book of Ecclesiastes" by Samuel Cox is a scholarly commentary written in the late 19th century. This text aims to provide both a new translation and a thorough interpretation of the biblical book Ecclesiastes, focusing on its themes, authorship, and historical context. The author engages with the ongoing quest for meaning in life as explored in Ecclesiastes, arguing that it ultimately leads to a reverence for God as the
source of true fulfillment. The opening of the commentary includes a preface by the editor that reflects on the historical significance of Ecclesiastes and the reasons for this updated publication. Cox discusses the misconceptions surrounding the authorship and intended audience of the text, emphasizing that it has often been misinterpreted as a pessimistic work. Instead, he posits that Ecclesiastes offers profound wisdom about the "quest of the chief good," illustrating that true contentment comes not from material pursuits but from a balanced joy in life and a relationship with the Divine. The initial chapters also outline the socio-political context during which the original text was likely composed, offering insights into the existential struggles faced by the Jewish people during the Babylonian exile. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cox, Samuel, 1826-1893 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Nicoll, W. Robertson (William Robertson), Sir, 1851-1923 |
| Title | Expositor's Bible: The Book of Ecclesiastes |
| Credits |
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Colin Bell, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible. Ecclesiastes -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
| Subject | Bible. Ecclesiastes -- Commentaries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39913 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 412 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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