Roald Hoffmann

The Sage of Time and Chance

Fiction

“The curious mixture of world-weariness, sharp advice and love, yes love, for the real world has drawn people to Koheleth. Housley builds for us an intriguing back story--a symposium in the sage's house in Israel, a place where people from all corners of the world assemble, argue, listen to shades, and even a computer that speaks across time. We feel this wise son of David's doubts, as he agonizes over every word in his scroll. And his peace too, as 'the silver cord snaps,' as his life moves to its end. To make Koheleth come so to life, in his time, in our time, is Kathleen Housley's great achievement in this wonderful book.”