Solomon among the postmoderns

Solomon among the postmoderns

by Leithart, Peter J.

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In Ecclesiastes, Solomon states that "all is vapor" and describes humans as trying to "shepherd the wind." In Solomon among the Postmoderns, author Peter J. Leithart uses these claims, as well as the entire book of Ecclesiastes, to show how Solomon resonated with postmodernism. Exploring the strengths and weaknesses of postmodernism, Leithart shows how the theory reflects an important biblical theme: the elusiveness and instability of the world. But he goes on to show that biblical faith takes …

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Solomon among the postmoderns / Peter J. Leithart.

Summary

In Ecclesiastes, Solomon states that "all is vapor" and describes humans as trying to "shepherd the wind." In Solomon among the Postmoderns, author Peter J. Leithart uses these claims, as well as the entire book of Ecclesiastes, to show how Solomon resonated with postmodernism. Exploring the strengths and weaknesses of postmodernism, Leithart shows how the theory reflects an important biblical theme: the elusiveness and instability of the world. But he goes on to show that biblical faith takes us beyond cynicism and despair. Solomon among the Postmoderns will appeal to academics and laypeople alike seeking a biblical view of postmodernism.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©2008.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Brazos Press
  • Place of Publication:Grand Rapids, Mich
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:©2008.

The Physical Object

  • Description:176 pages ; : 22 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781587432040, 1587432048
  • oclc:ocn147986609
  • LC Classification:BS1475.52
  • Dewey Decimal:270.8/3

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Vapor's Revenge -- The Elusive Word -- The Decentered Self -- Power Is with the Oppressor -- Eat, Drink, Rejoice.

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Subjects

Bible., Ecclesiastes Criticism, interpretation, etc Postmodernism -- Religious aspects

Writers

Leithart, Peter J.

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