Cosmology and Character
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Cosmology and Character

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Cosmology and Character

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In der Reihe Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft (BZAW) erscheinen Arbeiten zu sämtlichen Gebieten der alttestamentlichen Wissenschaft. Im Zentrum steht die Hebräische Bibel, ihr Vor- und Nachleben im antiken Judentum sowie ihre vielfache Verzweigung in die benachbarten Kulturen der altorientalischen und hellenistisch-römischen Welt.

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Publisher
De Gruyter
Year
2014
Print ISBN
9783110172423
eBook ISBN
9783110870701
Edition
1
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Biblical Criticism & Interpretation

Table of contents

  1. Acknowledgment
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Abbreviations
  4. Chapter 1: Introduction
  5. I. Qoheleth’s Pedagogy
  6. A. Search for Rhetorical Devices
  7. B. Qoheleth’s First-Person Speeches
  8. C. “Tearing Down” and “Building Up”
  9. D. Texts Central to Qoheleth’s Argument
  10. E. Conclusion
  11. II. Rhetorical Criticism on Ecclesiastes
  12. A. Keywords as the Markers of Division
  13. B. Stylistic Change as the Marker of Division
  14. C. Inclusion as the Marker of Division
  15. D. Application of Classical Rhetoric
  16. E. Conclusion
  17. III. Methodology
  18. IV. Thesis and Outline
  19. Chapter 2: Qoheleth: the Wisest, Wealthiest King (Ecclesiastes l:3-3:9)
  20. I. Introduction
  21. II. The Limit of the Literary Unit: A Review
  22. III. Analysis of the External Design of 1:3-3:9
  23. A. The External Design of 1:3-3:9
  24. B. A Study of Symmetry and Asymmetry in 1:3-3:9
  25. C. Rhetorical Techniques that Unites 1:3-3:9
  26. IV. Analysis of the Internal Structure of 1:3-3:9
  27. A. What Is a Profit for Humanity? (1:3)
  28. B. Creation Moving but Not Leaving Any Effect (1:4-11)
  29. C. Qoheleth’s Search for a Profit(1:12-2:26[3:1])
  30. D. The Timing of Everything Wobbles (3:1-8)
  31. E. What Is the Profit? (3:9)
  32. V. Qoheleth’s Personal Ethos in l:3-3:9
  33. A. Qoheleth’s Personal Ethos Constructed (1:12-2:11)
  34. B. Qoheleth’s Personal Ethos Deconstructed (2:12-26)
  35. VI. Qoheleth’s Pedagogy in l:3-3:9
  36. Chapter 3: Cosmology Theologically Reflected (Ecclesiastes 3:10-22)
  37. I. Introduction
  38. II. Limits of the Literary Unit
  39. III. Rhetorical Analysis of 3:10-22
  40. A. Cosmology Theologically Reflected (3:10-15)
  41. B. Differences Disappearing (3:16-22)
  42. IV. Qoheleth’s Pedagogy in 3:10-22
  43. A. Cosmology and Character
  44. B. Structure of Qoheleth’s Discourse in 1:2-12:8
  45. Chapter 4: Humanity Trapped in Cosmology and Ways to Cope with it (Ecclesiastes 4:1-6:9)
  46. I. Introduction
  47. II. The Literary Structure of 4:1-6:9
  48. III. Analysis of 4:1-16
  49. A. Outline of 4:1-16
  50. B. A Lone, Unsatisfied Man (4:7-8)
  51. C. King’s Popularity Depending on the Masses (4:13-16)
  52. IV. Analysis of 4:17-5:6
  53. A. Outline of 4:17-5:6
  54. B. Fear God!
  55. V. Analysis of 5:7-6:9
  56. A. Outline of 5:7-6:9
  57. B. An Unsatisfied Lover of Wealth (5:7-11)
  58. C. A Lost Fortune (5:12-16)
  59. D. Enjoyment Given and Lost (5:17-6:2)
  60. E. An Unsatisfied Man (6:3-6)
  61. F. What Is the Profit of the Sage over the Fool? (6:7-9)
  62. VI. Qoheleth’s Pedagogy in 4:1-6:9
  63. Chapter 5: Qoheleth and the Search for Wisdom (Ecclesiastes 6:10-9:10)
  64. I. Introduction
  65. II. Rhetorical Questions and Qoheleth’s Pedagogy in 6:10-8:17
  66. III. Analysis of 6:10-8:17
  67. A. The Thematic Questions and their Provisional Answers (6:10-7:14)
  68. B. Limits of Wisdom and Fear of God (7:15-22)
  69. C. A Failed Search for Wisdom (7:23-8:8)
  70. D. Qoheleth’s Conclusion (8:9-17)
  71. IV. Analysis of 9:1-10
  72. A. Limits of the Larger Unit Reconsidered
  73. B. The Living Is Better than the Dead (9:1-10)
  74. V. Qoheleth’s Pedagogy in 6:10-9:10
  75. Chapter 6: Character Coping with Cosmology (Ecclesiastes 9:11-12:7[8])
  76. I. Introduction
  77. II. Analysis of 9:11-11:6
  78. A. A Timely Incident Visits All (9:11-12)
  79. B. A Forgotten Sage (9:13-16)
  80. C. Foretelling of the Fool (10:12-15)
  81. D. A Thoughtful, Liberal Life (11:1-6)
  82. III. Qoheleth’s Exhortations on Enjoyment and Poem on Death (11:7-12:7[8])
  83. A. Literary Structure
  84. B. A Bright Day, a Dark Day (11:7-8)
  85. C. Carpe Diem (11:9-12:8)
  86. IV. Qoheleth’s Pedagogy in 9:11-12:8
  87. Chapter 7: Conclusion
  88. I. “All is Vapor” (1:2 and 12:8)
  89. II. Qoheleth’s Pedagogy
  90. III. Qoheleth’s Pedagogy and Beyond
  91. A. Qoheleth’s Pedagogy and the Genre of Ecclesiastes
  92. B. Qoheleth’s Pedagogy and the Structure of Ecclesiastes
  93. C. Qoheleth’s Pedagogy and His Message
  94. D. Qoheleth’s Pedagogy and the Cosmological Ethos
  95. E. Qoheleth’s Pedagogy and the Epilogue
  96. Bibliography
  97. Index of Scriptural References
  98. Index of Authors

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