Ecclesiastes 5-12

Stuart Weeks is Professor of Hebrew Bible and Old Testament at the University of Durham, UK.

Anyone who wishes to engage deeply with Qohelet’s message—and especially with the history of its interpretation, its possible meanings, and its textual transmission across different traditions (Hebrew, Greek, Latin, etc.)—will find in these two ICC volumes a wealth of material.

• General Editor's PrefacePreface to the Second VolumeA ParaphraseAdditional Bibliography of Works CitedAdditional AbbreviationsCommentary1. Introduction to 5.7–6.9 (Et 5.8–6.9): Wealth, Long Life and Fulfilment2. 6.10–12: The Limits of Being Human3. Introduction to 7.1–22: Sayings4. Introduction To 7.23–8.1: Qohelet’s Search For Wisdom5. Introduction To 8.2–9: Power And Powerlessness6. Introduction to 8.10–17: Invisible Justice7. Introduction to 9.1–12: Death And Living8. Introduction to 9.13–10.3: Wisdom And Folly9. 10.4–10c: Bad Leadership10. 10.10d–15: Wise And Foolish Speech11. 10.16–19: inaction12. 10.20–11.6: Over-Caution13. 11.7–12.2: Living Mindfully14. 12.3–8: Death15. 12.9–14: Epilogue