Raymond C. Van Leeuwen

A Time to Tear Down and a Time to Build Up

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Michael Fox's new book is a rare sort of close reading and reflection on a classic text. His insistence on maintaining both sides of Qohelet's dialectic of 'Yes' and 'No' is a great aid to all lovers of this profound book. With Camus at his side, Fox uses the text to examine the question of meaning in the light (or dark) of injustice, folly, calamity, and death. In his rereading, Ecclesiastes dismantles the proud towers of human certainty, only to rebuild on humbler, more local ground.”

Ecclesiastes

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“It is a rare commentary that is both readable and learned. Even rarer is one that immerses readers in the deep questions of life. Bartholomew’s new book helps us to think our way through Ecclesiastes and its mazes. More than that, it confronts us anew with the mystery and responsibility of human existence before the face of God.”

Proverbs

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“A deep and valuable education in biblical wisdom. Lucas has a readable style that will engage students, pastors, and scholars. He bears his impressive scholarship on Proverbs lightly and serves it up winsomely. I especially welcome the essays on the theology and ethics of wisdom that conclude the book. They merit a wide variety of readers — whoever wishes to make the wisdom of Proverbs their own.”

The Book of Proverbs, Chapters 1-15

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Waltke brings to bear a lifetime of learning and expertise as a world authority on Hebrew grammar. His theological approach is conservative evangelical and intended to serve the Christian pulpit and laity.”