Description: Old Testament scholar Christopher J. H. Wright guides readers through the book of Ecclesiastes, using Qoheleth's ("the teacher's") journey as encouragement to have faith in the sovereign goodness of God despite the frustration of unanswered questions in a baffling world.
Brief description:
Dr. Christopher J. H. Wright is Global Ambassador for the Langham Partnership International. His many books include Hearing the Message of Ecclesiastes, Hearing the Message of Daniel, Knowing Jesus through the Old Testament, Old Testament Ethics for the People of God, Deuteronomy (Understanding the Bible Commentary), Salvation Belongs to Our God, The Mission of God, The God I Don't Understand, and The Mission of God's People. Chris and his wife, Liz, who have four adult children and eleven grandchildren, live in London, UK, and belong to All Souls Church, Langham Place.
Review Quotes: 'Chris Wright is not only a brilliant scholar but also a great communicator. He is one of those rare speakers, thinkers and authors who can straddle the academic and the accessible without compromising either one. His multiple expositions of biblical books are a gift and this one does not disappoint. Ecclesiastes speaks to our day in exceptionally powerful ways but, as with life, it is not always easy to understand. Chris helps the reader to track 'the Preacher's' journey as he wrestles with the enigmas of life. The lay Christian and the preacher will find this book a wonderful resource, as will anyone struggling with the meaning of life. It is hard not to recommend it too much!'--Rev Dr Craig G. Bartholomew, Director, Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge