A Brief Exposition with Practical Observations upon the Whole Book of Ecclesiastes

by John Cotton

Publishers:

J. Nisbet & Co.; James Nichol; G. Herbert

, 1868

Overview

Discoursing on the book of Ecclesiastes, John Cotton examines the inherent meaning of the text. Focusing on interpreting figurative language and conveying intended meaning, Cotton disseminates the literary qualities of the text within historical context and interpretation. Using semantics as a tool for further clarification, the author provides elucidation for critical pieces of the text.

Product Details

• Title: A Brief Exposition with Practical Observations upon the Whole Book of Ecclesiastes
• Author: John Cotton
• Series: Nichol’s Series of Commentaries
• Publishers: J. Nisbet & Co., James Nichol, G. Herbert
• Print Publication Date: 1868
• Logos Release Date: 2012
• Era: era:reformation
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. Ecclesiastes › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:ECCCOTTON
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T18:34:40Z

About John Cotton

John Cotton (December 29, 1585 – December 23, 1652) was an English clergyman and colonist. He was a principal figure among the New England Puritan ministers, who also included Thomas Hooker, Increase Mather (who became his son-in-law), John Davenport, and Thomas Shepard and John Norton, who wrote his first biography. Cotton was the grandfather of Cotton Mather, who was named after him.