The Five Biblical Scrolls: A Modern Reader's Guide to Ecclesiastes, Esther, Song of Songs, Ruth, and Lamentations...

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Andrew Vogel Ettin

The Five Biblical Scrolls

A Modern Reader's Guide to Ecclesiastes, Esther, Song of Songs, Ruth, and Lamentations

Andrew Vogel Ettin

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English

Cascade Books
22 May 2025

Christianity; Old Testaments; Bible readings, selections & meditations; Sacred texts

The biblical books known as The Five Scrolls or Megillot are major religious writings as well as masterpieces of poetry and prose that have inspired countless works of music, art, and literature. They speak to us today across the centuries with immediacy and profound relevance. This book provides the contexts for understanding all the scrolls and the ways in which they function in Jewish worship, while also closely analyzing their artistry and unfolding their spiritual richness through traditional sources along with modern interpretations. It points the reader to other works of culture that each of the texts has influenced over the centuries. With meaningful contemporary insights and a new appreciation of what these books contribute to our understanding of divine agency at work in the world, The Five Biblical Scrolls addresses these texts as profound literary and spiritual experiences.

By: Andrew Vogel Ettin
Imprint: Cascade Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9798385221639
Pages: 210
Publication Date: 22 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andrew Vogel Ettin is professor emeritus of English and adjunct professor of the study of religions at Wake Forest University, as well as spiritual leader of Temple Israel, Salisbury, North Carolina.

Reviews for The Five Biblical Scrolls: A Modern Reader's Guide to Ecclesiastes, Esther, Song of Songs, Ruth, and Lamentations

""Lectionary adherents rarely have the opportunity to preach from the five scrolls in their kerygma. Andrew Ettin's masterful exposition of these texts is a must-have companion when preparing a sermon on these texts. He makes the ancient wisdom, folly, whimsy, and passion in these five books relevant for today."" --Doug Gebhard, interim minister, Presbyterian Church (USA), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ""Andrew Ettin's intriguing study of these 'five scrolls' from the Hebrew Bible provides insightful historical, theological, and literary analysis of timeless texts that reveal 'how life's experiences become sacred.' It is a valuable resource for Jewish and Christian communities, indeed, all who pursue issues of heritage and hope."" --Bill J. Leonard, professor of divinity emeritus, School of Divinity, Wake Forest University