Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs (The NIV Application Commentary Ecclesiastes)
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (654 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 031021372X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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An ordained minister of the Church of Scotland, he is the author of commentaries on Lamentations and 1 and 2 Kings. . Iain Provan (PhD, Cambridge University) is Marshall Sheppard Professor of Biblical Studies at Regent College
The Song of Songs (also known as the Song of Solomon) has been read, historically, by Christians, in two primary ways---as a text which concerns the love and sexual intimacy of human beings and as a text which uses the language of human love and intimacy to speak of something else---the relationship between Christ and the church. When considered in the context of the NT, the dissonance between Ecclesiastes and its scriptural context seems even greater; for if there is one thing that we do not find in this book, it is the joy of resurrection. . Anothe
Christians have often felt that they must choose between these optionsthat a text about human love and sexual intimacy could not be at the same time a spiritual text. The NIV Application Commentary Ecclesiastes/Song of Songs. The Song of Songs (also known as the Song of Solomon) has been read, historically, by Christians, in two primary waysas a text which concerns the love and sexual intimacy of human beings and as a text which uses the language of human love and intimacy to speak of something elsethe relationship between Christ and the church. Ecclesiastes regularly challenges the reader as to grammar and syntax. It is one of the cha
Solid foundation The NIV commentary series is excellent for preparation for teaching a Bibke Study .it provides historical and contextual background information as well as thoughts on practical application. A good foundation for lesson preparation.. Clear thinking on some confusing books David Lynden Iain Provan is one of the most balanced and thoughful OT scholars alive today, and this commentary is just another example of his outstanding thoughfulness. His comments on Ecclesiastes help the reader see a unity and logical flow to a book that almost defies logical flow. What was very interesting was his take on the meaning of the word, "hebel" (sometimes translated as "vanity" or "meaningless"). Provan suggests . "Excellent" according to Amazon Customer. This book does exactly what the NIV Application Commentary series was desirous of achieving. It does engage in some technical discussion with the previous commentators and current research. Yet, Iain Provan offers thought-provoking insights in how the text should engage the reader. The insights are exceptional!