Ecclesiastes or, The PreacherCanongate Books, 1 de gen. 1999 - 64 pàgines Ancient tradition suggests that this world-weary lament is the work of Solomon in old age. Casting its eye over the transient nature of life, the book questions the striving for wisdom and the truth, choosing instead to espouse the value of living for the moment. The text is introduced by Doris Lessing. |
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... whole: probably after he was dead. He did not himself make this book, and it is tempting to remember that he said, 'Of the making of books there is no end, and in much study is a weariness of the flesh.' Other great teachers, such as ...
... whole: probably after he was dead. He did not himself make this book, and it is tempting to remember that he said, 'Of the making of books there is no end, and in much study is a weariness of the flesh.' Other great teachers, such as ...
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... whole life, from early heedlessness to present regret for heedlessness; you find yourself drifting off into speculation. Was this particular admonition addressed to young people, to remind them that old age will come for them too? Or ...
... whole life, from early heedlessness to present regret for heedlessness; you find yourself drifting off into speculation. Was this particular admonition addressed to young people, to remind them that old age will come for them too? Or ...
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3Yea 7All 7For 7Then applied mine heart Authorised King James befalleth behold better than strength Bible church cometh considered darkness days of thy dead dieth doeth doris lessing earth eateth Ecclesiastes eyes falleth feareth folly fool walketh fool’s foolish gave good heed gave my heart giveth goeth happeneth according hath given riches hear heart to know increaseth knowledge increaseth introduced introduction by doris judgment King James Version knoweth knowledge increaseth sorrow laughter let thy living madness maketh mirth order many proverbs pleasure Pocket Canon poor man's wisdom portion preacher was wise profit hath prose pupils rejoice righteous saith the Preacher servants Shakespeare sinner sons sons of men thee thine hand thing thou knowest thou shouldest thy princes eat thy youth unto vanity and vexation Vanity of vanities verse vexation of spirit wherein wicked wickedness Wisdom is better wisdom is despised wise man’s heart words