The People’s Bible: Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs
Overview
King Solomon was known for his great wisdom, and these two books capture some of this wisdom. Ecclesiastes teaches that life is meaningless without God. The Song of Songs is a love song that expresses the love between a man and a woman. On another level it expresses the love of the Lord for his believers, the church.
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- Historical background
- Maps, illustrations, and archaeological information
- Practical and contemporary applications
Top Highlights
“In many areas of life, strength does lie in numbers. The individual Christian who thinks he can get along without a church (‘I can read the Bible at home’) should keep this in mind. We need the cooperation, help, warmth, and defense of those who share the common treasure of faith.” (Page 45)
“The poem, then, has a double meaning built in. It speaks of human love, often drawing from Solomon’s personal experience. But it also points to another love, that between Christ and his people.” (Page 142)
“To have Christ is to possess the highest wisdom and most priceless treasure. Then our lives will be truly happy regardless of our circumstances.” (Page 56)
“Pain, according to C. S. Lewis, is God’s megaphone. Trouble may prove a priceless blessing, if in his need a person comes to rely on God.” (Page 68)
“We can learn to appreciate what we have when we live in humble thankfulness for God’s gifts.” (Page 62)
- Title: The People’s Bible: Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs
- Author: Roland Cap Ehlke
- Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
- Publication Date: 1988
- Pages: 223