The Relation Of Qoheleth To Contemporary Greek Philosophy (1903) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165578160)

The Relation Of Qoheleth To Contemporary Greek Philosophy (1903) is a scholarly work by Gustav Arnold Carstensen that explores the connections between the biblical book of Ecclesiastes (also known as Qoheleth) and the philosophical ideas of ancient Greece. Carstensen examines the text of Ecclesiastes in detail, looking for echoes of Greek concepts such as skepticism, cynicism, and Stoicism. He argues that Qoheleth's questioning of the value of human life and the search for meaning in a chaotic world can be seen as a precursor to the philosophical debates of the Greeks. The book is written in a scholarly style, with extensive footnotes and references to both biblical and Greek texts. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersections between philosophy and religion, and the historical roots of Western thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Gustav Arnold Carstensen
ISBN-10: 1165578166
ISBN-13: 9781165578160
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 28
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.08d