Description: "The second edition of a commentary on Ecclesiastes; the volume is part of the New International Commentary on the Old Testament series"-- Provided by publisher.
Brief description:
Tremper Longman III is a distinguished scholar and professor emeritus of biblical studies at Westmont College. He has served as a senior translator for the New Living Translation and has also authored more than thirty-five books, including commentaries on Genesis, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Daniel, Nahum, and Revelation. His most recent books include Confronting Old Testament Controversies, The Bible and the Ballot, Revelation through Old Testament Eyes, and The Old Testament as Literature.
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Praise for the first edition:
"Tremper Longman's commentary on Ecclesiastes is a welcome addition to the NICOT series and a solid contribution to the elusive field of wisdom in ancient Israel. Longman exhibits his literary and theological sensitivities in a very accessible style."--Journal of Biblical Literature
"An indispensable resource for those wishing to understand the intricacies of the original text of Ecclesiastes."
--Vox Reformata
"An outstanding contribution to studies on Ecclesiastes."
--Bibliotheca Sacra
"Scholars and serious students of the Bible will find this an important resource."
--The Bible Today