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Leithart, Peter J.

Solomon Among the Postmoderns / [Text] Peter J. Leithart. - 176 pages ; Pb 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Vapor's Revenge -- The Elusive Word -- The Decentered Self -- Power Is with the Oppressor -- Eat, Drink, Rejoice.

In Ecclesiastes, Solomon states that "all is vapor" and describes humans as trying to "shepherd the wind." In Solomon among the Postmoderns, author Peter J. Leithart uses these claims, as well as the entire book of Ecclesiastes, to show how Solomon resonated with postmodernism. Exploring the strengths and weaknesses of postmodernism, Leithart shows how the theory reflects an important biblical theme: the elusiveness and instability of the world. But he goes on to show that biblical faith takes us beyond cynicism and despair. Solomon among the Postmoderns will appeal to academics and laypeople alike seeking a biblical view of postmodernism.

ISBN: 9781587432040 1587432048

LCCN: 2007026055

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--Ecclesiastes--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Postmodernism - Christianity--Religious aspects
Ecclesiastes - Criticism and Interpretation--Postmodern Relativism--Liberation

LC Class. No.: BS1475.52 / .L45 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 270.83 / L533S