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Murphy, Roland E. 1917-2002.

Ecclesiastes / Roland E. Murphy. - Dallas, Tex. : Word Books, ©1992. - lxxxiv, 170 pages ; 24 cm. - Word biblical commentary ; v. 23A . - Word biblical commentary ; v. 23A. .

Includes indexes.

Includes bibliographical references (pages xvii-xix).

Superscription -- A motto -- A poem about human toil -- Introduction -- A reflection upon pleasure -- A reflection upon the merits of wisdom and folly -- A reflection upon human toil -- A reflection upon time and toil -- A reflection concerning "two" -- Varia : worship, officials, wealth and its uncertainties -- A reflection upon divine knowledge and human impotence -- Past and present wisdom -- Wisdom relative to justice and wickedness -- A reflection upon humankind -- Varia : instruction and reflections -- Reflections -- Various applications of wisdom -- A collection of sayings -- Living in uncertainty and ignorance -- Instruction concerning youth and old age -- Epilogue.

ISBN: 0849902223 9780849902222

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--Ecclesiastes--Commentaries.

Subjects--Index Terms: Bible - A.T - Ecclésiaste - Commentaires

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Kommentar.
Commentaries.

LC Class. No.: BS491.2 / .W67 1982 v.23A

Dewey Class. No.: 220.7 WBC