Cohelet, or, The Preacher: Translated from the Hebrew, with a Study on the Age and Character of the Book

by Ernest Renan

Publisher:

Mathieson

, n.d.

Overview

In this book, Ernest Renan translates the Hebrew text and attempts to explain the Songs of Songs and resolve some of the difficulties it presents, while studying the age and character of the book. Renan presents the theory that the author of Ecclesiastes has merely borrowed Solomon’s name for the ideas presented in the book.

Product Details

• Title: Cohelet, or, The Preacher: Translated from the Hebrew, with a Study on the Age and Character of the Book
• Author: Ernest Renan
• Publisher: Mathieson
• Print Publication Date: n.d.
• Logos Release Date: 2019
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. Ecclesiastes
• Resource ID: LLS:CHLTRPRCHRCTRBK
• Resource Type: Bible
• Metadata Last Updated: 2021-07-12T17:53:33Z

About Ernest Renan

Ernest Renan (1823–1892) was a French expert of Middle East ancient languages and civilizations (philology), philosopher, historian, and writer, devoted to his native province of Brittany. He is best known for his influential historical works on early Christianity, and his political theories, especially concerning nationalism and national identity. Renan is credited as being among the first scholars to advance the Khazar theory, which held that Ashkenazi Jews were descendants of Turkic peoples who had adopted Jewish religion and migrated to Western Europe following the collapse of their khanate.