Arthur Keefer
Ecclesiastes and the Meaning of Life in the Ancient World
Ecclesiastes and the Meaning of Life in the Ancient World
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Arthur Keefer's book "Ecclesiastes and the Meaning of Life" explores Ecclesiastes' association of the meaning of life with various types of suffering and situates it within its ancient intellectual world. It provides a comprehensive set of definitions for "the meaning of life" and opens avenues for interdisciplinary interpretation of texts from the ancient world.
Format: Hardback
Length: 350 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Arthur Keefer presents a timely evaluation of Ecclesiastes and its significance in understanding the meaning of life. By integrating recent psychological research, he establishes a connection between the purpose of existence and diverse forms of suffering experienced throughout one's existence. Keefer contextualizes Ecclesiastes within the ancient intellectual milieu, showcasing an analysis of contemporary texts from Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece. This analysis reveals a widespread concern with the issues of meaning and suffering across the greater Mediterranean world. However, what sets Ecclesiastes apart is its unique and profound approach to addressing these themes. Keefer's book offers a comprehensive set of definitions for "the meaning of life," serving as a valuable resource for interpreters of Ecclesiastes. Furthermore, it opens up avenues for interdisciplinary interpretation of texts from the ancient world.
Arthur Keefer presents a timely evaluation of Ecclesiastes and its significance in understanding the meaning of life. By integrating recent psychological research, he establishes a connection between the purpose of existence and diverse forms of suffering experienced throughout one's existence. Keefer contextualizes Ecclesiastes within the ancient intellectual milieu, showcasing an analysis of contemporary texts from Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece. This analysis reveals a widespread concern with the issues of meaning and suffering across the greater Mediterranean world. However, what sets Ecclesiastes apart is its unique and profound approach to addressing these themes. Keefer's book offers a comprehensive set of definitions for "the meaning of life," serving as a valuable resource for interpreters of Ecclesiastes. Furthermore, it opens up avenues for interdisciplinary interpretation of texts from the ancient world.
Weight: 557g
ISBN-13: 9781009100250
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