Meaning and Functionality of He?el in Qoheleth
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Meaning and Functionality of Heḇel in Qoheleth


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The Hebrew noun הבל which opens and closes the book of Qoheleth is a key term; yet its exact meaning has long been debated. Most studies have attempted to understand the term by its etymology, its function, its metaphorical usage, or by its context. Three main sections shape this book.

If the first section lays the foundation for the investigation on the meaning of heḇel, the second part offers an examination of Qoh 1:2-11; 12:1-8, as they both describe the fixity of human nature and the fleetingness of human experience in a fleeting world. Thus, using texts as his basis, the author of this book substantiates, in the last section, his view that הבל functions in Qoheleth predominantly as a metaphor for brevity of life, the non-lasting aspect or effects of things. For Qoheleth, life is not vanity, meaningless, but is fleeting.



Table of Contents:

Table of Contents - Preface and Acknowledgements – Abbreviations – Introduction - First Section: Laying the Foundation Date, Immediate Context, and Past Scholarship - Second Section: The Nature Poems (Qoh 1:2-11 And 12:1-8) - Third Section: The Meaning and Function of הֶבֶל - Conclusion and Appraisal of Qoheleth’s Wisdom - Bibliography

 



About the Author :

Augustin Somé, SJ, is a Jesuit biblical scholar from Burkina Faso and a graduate of Boston College. He teaches Wisdom literature and biblical languages at the Institut de Théologie de la Compagnie de Jésus (ITCJ) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. He directs the Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya Biblical Chair (CLMP) and edits ITCJ Press. His research explores the ancient Near Eastern background of the Hebrew Bible, contextual readings, and ecological interpretations.


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  • ISBN-13: 9783631935613
  • Publisher: Peter Lang AG
  • Publisher Imprint: Peter Lang AG
  • ISBN-10: 3631935617
  • Publisher Date: 14 Jan 2025


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