Why Everything Matters
The Gospel in Ecclesiastes
Published on 20. September 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-78191-645-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"... a wonderful treatment of the book of Ecclesiastes. In his study of the text the author beautifully blends the mind of a scholar with the heart of a pastor. It is a faithful exposition of a book that is troubling to many.
"Daniel L. Akin
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... Why Everything Matters could change the way you navigate the crooked things in life, the way you define success and the way you embrace God's plan amidst this world's injustices.
"John Nunes
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... refreshingly honest, consistently insightful, highly engaging. But ultimately what is most helpful is the fact that this book is marked by the same God-centered, God-focused realism of Ecclesiastes.
"Mike Bullmore
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... I've preached through Ecclesiastes once and am not so sure I got it right. That's why when I preach the book again I will have Philip Ryken's warm and insightful book at the top of my resource list.
"Bryan Loritts
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... Why Everything Matters is a remarkable read that will inform and elevate every heart with essential wisdom for living a life that matters.
"R. Kent Hughes
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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
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We are surrounded every day by people who seek to fill their emptiness with pleasures and achievements. No book in the Bible so clearly addresses this futile search as does Ecclesiastes. And no commentary I've ever read on Ecclesiastes so artfully answers every vain search with the good news of Christ as does Philip Ryken's Why Everything Matters.
"Andrew Davis
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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
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ross-shire
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
209 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78191-645-2 (9781781916452)
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Person
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.