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7 - In Context

Suffering, Meaning and Ecclesiastes in the Ancient World and Old Testament

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 April 2022

Arthur Keefer
Arthur Keefer
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Eton College
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This chapter draws together all of the conclusions from the former chapters to situate Ecclesiastes within its ancient context. It explains in what ways the book stood apart in the ancient Mediterranean world and the features it had in common with that world, with respect to life's meaning and suffering. Comparison is also made with literature from the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, especially the books of Job, Proverbs, Psalms and Genesis.

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Ecclesiastes and the Meaning of Life in the Ancient World , pp. 169 - 216
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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  • In Context
  • Arthur Keefer
  • Book: Ecclesiastes and the Meaning of Life in the Ancient World
  • Online publication: 12 April 2022
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009110082.008
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  • In Context
  • Arthur Keefer
  • Book: Ecclesiastes and the Meaning of Life in the Ancient World
  • Online publication: 12 April 2022
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009110082.008
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  • In Context
  • Arthur Keefer
  • Book: Ecclesiastes and the Meaning of Life in the Ancient World
  • Online publication: 12 April 2022
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009110082.008
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