Under the Sun and in the Kingdom: A Devotional Commentary on Ecclesiastes

Under the Sun and in the Kingdom: A Devotional Commentary on Ecclesiastes

The author of Ecclesiastes was searching for lasting value in life but couldn't find any “under the sun.” When a Christian starts reading Ecclesiastes, the first reaction is often “This sure is negative and discouraging.” Life for a Christian runs on two simultaneous tracks, ordinary daily life “under the sun” and life in the Kingdom of God. Under the Sun and in the Kingdom: A Devotional Commentary on Ecclesiastes combines the passage-by-passage teaching of Ecclesiastes with corresponding New Testament lessons. This approach will appeal to those who like a verse-by-verse style of devotional Bible study where comments are based on points from a book of Scripture in sequence. Instead of analyzing philosophy or theology, Under the Sun and in the Kingdom: A Devotional Commentary on Ecclesiastes presents practical applications of the message of Ecclesiastes and the Kingdom of God with a devotional slant. The Christian Standard Bible , a modern translation by evangelical scholars, is the primary translation. Features include translation notes, Bible cross references, and an index of all Bible references and section titles. Edward B. Allen is the author of books in the "A Slow Walk" series which are meditations in daily devotional format, such as A Slow Walk through Psalm 119: 90 Devotional Meditations . He is also the author of books in the "Devotional Commentary" series which are straight reads with a devotional slant, such as Practical Faith: A Devotional Commentary . He has led discussion Bible study groups in evangelical churches for over 45 years, and has authored devotional articles for The Upper Room and The Secret Place magazines. He received a Ph.D. in Computer Science degree at Florida Atlantic University. He has had a career in software engineering and has authored or coauthored over 80 professional papers.