Ecclesiastes: Annotated & Explained (SkyLight Illuminations)
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (934 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1594732876 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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Beginning with its opening broadside, "Havel havalim!"not "futility" or "vanity" as most translations would have it, but “breath,” “vapor” and “impermanence”Shapiro opens up Koheleth's approach to living in a world where nothing lasts and justice is illusory; a world devoted to accumulating power, wealth, pleasure and even knowledge that leaves you drowning in anxiety and needless suffering. His teachings, known as the Book of Ecclesiastes, sought to empower people not unlike ourselves, which is why this book of the Hebrew Bible still speaks to uspeople of all faithstoday.In this contemporary and accurate translation, Rami Shapiro presents the Book of E
Barbara Cawthorne Crafton.Shapiro's notes compare the text of Ecclesiastes with Pirke Avot, as well as with the classic wisdom literature of other religions, and of classical philosophy. (Association of Jewish Libraries) . Rabbi Rami Shapiro is a gifted translator and teacher and provides a text that is clear and easy to understand. The book also includes a foreword by Rev. The text never uses the Tetragrammaton, and does not discuss devotional practices or life after death. It hews to a simple but thought provoking message that says that the key to a happy and well lived life is to eat and drink simply and moderately, to find good and satisfying work and to cultivate a few close relationships. Rabbi S
Barbara Cawthorne Craftonis an Episcopal priest and the author of many books. She heads The Geranium Farm, an online institute for the encouragement of spiritual growth.. Rami Shapiro, a renowned teacher of spirituality across faith traditions, is an award-winning storyteller, poet and essayist. He is author of The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice, RecoveryThe Sacred Art: The Twelve Steps a
CAP said Flawed!!! Turn the coin over.. Vaporous, hollow futile, temporary, empty, illusions, chaotic; these are all good descriptions of the world. But you are not at the mercy of the world. As good as the book of Ecclesiastes is, it's glaring fault is that it is narrow and one-sided The book is accurate and true in what it says but just as jaded by !!!what it doesn't say I can't believe the rabbi did not dwell a bit on this glaring defect. Great book as far as it goes, but stops short. Same wit. Amazon Customer said Rediscover Ecxlesiastes. New insights on a biblical book that gives guidance for living life fully.. "Five Stars" according to Amazon Customer. The best advice, gets me through tought times.