Life Under the Son: Counsel from the Book of Ecclesiastes
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
You’ve been misled if you think the Book of Ecclesiastes is a glum, pessimistic volume lacking hope. In this original translation, the full impact of Solomon’s wisdom shines forth. His understanding of life’s foibles and the vanity of living for this world are countered by his frequent exhortations to rejoice...and have a good meal! If Ecclesiastes has been a closed book for you, Jay Adams will open it.
- Explores how Ecclesiastes can aid biblical counselors
- Examines the main themes of Ecclesiastes
- Includes section-by-section commentary
Top Highlights
“What is Solomon’s purpose? To urge the reader not to place his faith and hopes in what a world under God’s curse can do for him, but instead to place his faith and hope in the Creator Himself.” (Page iv)
“hold loosely onto the things here, and don’t wear oneself out in fruitless toil to bring about permanence” (Pages 29–30)
“Life under the sun is life in a world cursed by God and plagued by sin and misery. What enables one to move through it in a reasonably contented manner is to live this life not merely under the sun but also UNDER THE SON. He alone can turn this present life into a life that affords joy and happiness in the midst of sin and the curse.” (Page 6)
“Ecclesiastes could never have been written unless by that same providence Solomon had fallen into gross sin and then repented, and out of those experiences wrote the book. In all likelihood, Ecclesiastes is Solomon’s last literary work.” (Page 2)
“The all in question, then, refers to all those things that the book of Ecclesiastes says are vain. The point of view is that of one who looks back critically on all he has done in the service of self and the world.” (Page 3)