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Why Everything MattersThe Gospel in Ecclesiastes

Why Everything Matters

The Gospel in Ecclesiastes

Philip G. Ryken
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Not so meaningless after all…

 

Are you ready to uncover the deeper meanings behind life’s perplexities? Philip Ryken’s insightful interpretation of Ecclesiastes is not just another commentary – it’s a profound journey into understanding how every aspect of life, from its joys to its trials, holds significance through the lens of faith.

 

Thought to be about the meaninglessness of life, Ryken shows us that the futility and despair of life “under the sun” highlights our need for a divine perspective.  By examining life’s struggles and apparent absurdities from this perspective, he highlights the need for a saviour and a God–cantered worldview. The book tackles various existential themes such as hedonistic pleasure, the pursuit of work, justice, and human suffering, ultimately pointing to the hope and satisfaction found in Jesus Christ.

 

Accessible and applicable, Ryken bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary relevance. Whether you’re a pastor, student, or layperson, this concise yet thorough examination of Ecclesiastes is a valuable resource or enriching your personal study or equipping you for teaching others.

 

 

Philip G. Ryken

About Philip G. Ryken

Philip G. Ryken became President of Wheaton College in July 2010. Prior to that he was Senior Minister of Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is also a prolific author and a member of the council of The Gospel Coalition.

Specifications

  • Author: Philip G. Ryken
  • Release Date: September 2015
  • Pages: 160
  • Format: Large trade paperback
  • Dimensions: 216 x 138
  • ISBN: 9781781916452
  • Imprint: Christian Focus
  • Category: Bible Study > Theology > General

Endorsements

Ryken has provided a study of Ecclesiastes for preachers and Sunday School teachers that is arranged in ten chapters of comparable length, packaging each chapter under a virtual hashtag that hints at the thrust of the chapter. Ryken's familiarity with contemporary language and cultural literature helps readers feel they are connected with Qoheleth in a way that makes his words relevant, if not contemporary. Why Everything Matters engages Ecclesiastes as a theological book with advice for living.

C. Hassell Bullock Wheaton College Wheaton, Illinois, USA - Writing for The Gospel Coalition

Phil Ryken has made the message of a forgotten book in the Bible clear and applicable to those of us in the 21st Century. Using his literary insights and many contemporary illustrations, he shows us that people in today's world are asking the same questions and that Ecclesiastes points them to the same God who can give us purpose and meaning.

Steven Chin, Senior Pastor, Boston Chinese Evangelical Church, Boston, Massachusetts
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