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Jesse Peterson is an Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies in the School of Theology and Honors Program at George Fox University. His academic research brings biblical texts and traditions into dialogue with philosophy, both ancient and modern. Peterson's work on the book of Ecclesiastes and Qoheleth has been published in Harvard Theological Review, Vetus Testamentum, and the Journal of Theological Studies.
'Qoheleth, the speaking voice in Ecclesiastes, famously asserts that 'there is nothing new under the sun.' Pac that somewhat crabby sage, Jesse Peterson's erudite volume offers a novel interpretation of Qoheleth in light of contemporary philosophy. Peterson offers compelling readings of Qoheleth's understanding of meaning (and its lack), death (and its harm), and time (and the limitations it places on agency). But not only that. While Qoheleth doubts the possibility of a meaningful life, Peterson demonstrates that Qoheleth knows of a life of value in which an attitudinal theory of pleasure and valuing capacities play crucial roles. Peterson reveals an image of Qoheleth as no mere pessimist, but someone with a mature conception of pleasure and the intrinsic value of the moment. Be prepared to learn a lot from this stunning and learned book; I most certainly did.' Brent A. Strawn, D. Moody Smith Distinguished Professor of Old Testament and Professor of Law, Duke University
