Vanity of Vanities

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
Cover of the book Vanity of Vanities by Ecclesiastes, Publisher "Prospekt"
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ecclesiastes ISBN: 9785392040544
Publisher: Publisher "Prospekt" Publication: October 17, 2014
Imprint: Publisher "Prospekt" Language: English
Author: Ecclesiastes
ISBN: 9785392040544
Publisher: Publisher "Prospekt"
Publication: October 17, 2014
Imprint: Publisher "Prospekt"
Language: English
The main speaker in the book, identified by the name or title Qoheleth (usually translated as "teacher" or "preacher"), introduces himself as "son of David, king in Jerusalem." The work consists of personal or autobiographic matter, at times expressed in aphorisms and maxims illuminated in terse paragraphs with reflections on the meaning of life and the best way of life. The work emphatically proclaims all the actions of man to be inherently "vain", "futile", "empty", "meaningless", "temporary", "transitory", "fleeting, or "mere breath", depending on translation, as the lives of both wise and foolish men end in death. While Qoheleth clearly endorses wisdom as a means for a well-lived earthly life, he is unable to ascribe eternal meaning to it. In light of this perceived senselessness, he suggests that one should enjoy the simple pleasures of daily life, such as eating, drinking, and taking enjoyment in one's work, which are gifts from the hand of God.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
The main speaker in the book, identified by the name or title Qoheleth (usually translated as "teacher" or "preacher"), introduces himself as "son of David, king in Jerusalem." The work consists of personal or autobiographic matter, at times expressed in aphorisms and maxims illuminated in terse paragraphs with reflections on the meaning of life and the best way of life. The work emphatically proclaims all the actions of man to be inherently "vain", "futile", "empty", "meaningless", "temporary", "transitory", "fleeting, or "mere breath", depending on translation, as the lives of both wise and foolish men end in death. While Qoheleth clearly endorses wisdom as a means for a well-lived earthly life, he is unable to ascribe eternal meaning to it. In light of this perceived senselessness, he suggests that one should enjoy the simple pleasures of daily life, such as eating, drinking, and taking enjoyment in one's work, which are gifts from the hand of God.

More books from Publisher "Prospekt"

Cover of the book Erbschaftsteuerrecht - ErbSt by Ecclesiastes
Cover of the book Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB ) Sechstes Buch (VI) - Gesetzliche Rentenversicherung by Ecclesiastes
Cover of the book Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB ) Fünftes Buch (V) - Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung by Ecclesiastes
Cover of the book Handwerksordnung - HwWahlO by Ecclesiastes
Cover of the book Gesellschaftsrecht - GesR by Ecclesiastes
Cover of the book Deutsches Richtergesetz - DRiG by Ecclesiastes
Cover of the book Arbeitnehmer-Entsendegesetz - AEntG by Ecclesiastes
Cover of the book Administrative Arrangements Order by Ecclesiastes
Cover of the book Codice degli appalti by Ecclesiastes
Cover of the book Codice di diritto processuale penale svizzero - CPP by Ecclesiastes
Cover of the book Codice delle comunicazioni elettroniche by Ecclesiastes
Cover of the book CC Code civil des français by Ecclesiastes
Cover of the book VwGO by Ecclesiastes
Cover of the book Legge fallimentare by Ecclesiastes
Cover of the book Family Law Act by Ecclesiastes
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy