Author: Ray Waddle
Publisher: Upper Room
Keywords: ecclesiastes, wisdom, unconventional, grain
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2005-08-01
List price: $17.00
ISBN-10: 083589813X
ISBN-13: 9780835898133

You won’t hear many sermons preached on Ecclesiastes. The plainspoken skepticism and raw weariness, by turns cynical and sensuous, expressed in Ecclesiastes make organized religion uncomfortable. But, as Waddle points out, this book is in the Bible for a reason. The message of this against-the-grain biblical voice offers an emotionally honest view of the meaning of life. "Despite his reputation, Ecclesiastes marks the surprising arrival of consolation and hope," writes Waddle. "This book is about the neglected themes of Ecclesiastes: the goodness of creation; the fingerprints of provid

Author: Linda Waddle
Publisher: ALA Editions
Keywords: bound, college, books, outstanding
Number of Pages: 264
Published: 2009-01-30
List price: $40.00
ISBN-10: 0838935532
ISBN-13: 9780838935538

Guides high school students - and lifelong learners - in reading selec Contains lists of recommended books for reading to prepare for college Section one divides the books into different genres, with a brief note each, and section two offers a chronological listing, giving snapshots history, and the evolution of the selections.