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Solomon Among the Postmoderns
Overview
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.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781587432040
- ISBN-10: 1587432048
- Publisher: Brazos Press
- Publish Date: January 2008
- Dimensions: 8.54 x 6.08 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.48 pounds
- Page Count: 176
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