Qoheleth, also called Ecclesiastes, has been bad news for women throughout history. In this commentary Lisa Wolfe offers intriguing new possibilities for feminist interpretation of the book’s parts, including Qoheleth’s most offensive passages, and as a whole. Throughout her interpretation, Wolfe explores multiple connections between this book and women of all times, from investigating how the verbs in the time poem in 3:1-8 may relate to biblical and contemporary women alike, to noting that if 11:1 indicates ancient beer making it thus reveals the women who made the beer itself. In the end, Wolfe argues that, by struggling with the perplexing text of Qoheleth, we may discover fruitful, against-the-grain reading strategies for our own time.

Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes) (Volume 24) (Wisdom Commentary Series)

Literature & Fiction

Wolfe, Lisa M.

History & Criticism

Liturgical Press

Ruth, Esther, Song of Songs, and Judith

This lively commentary encompasses four major books focusing on women in the Hebrew Bible and Apocrypha. Each section in the volume addresses the biblical text in detail, and draws connections from the world of ancient audiences to that of present-day readers. Wolfe's research is motivated by the usual inquiries of biblical scholarship, as well as the questions raised by the many church Bible study groups she has taught. Clergy and laity, students and scholars will benefit from these contemporarily relevant reflections on Ruth, Esther, Song of Songs and Judith. Ruth: The foreign widow who sneaks onto the nighttime threshing floor to find survival for herself and her devastated mother-in-law. Esther: The Jewish orphan-turned-queen who turns Persian banqueting on its head in an effort to defend her people. Song of Songs: The proud and alluring lover who claims her sexuality as her own and joyfully shares it with her beloved. Judith: The pious and beautiful widow who lets the enemy commander's appetite become his downfall in order to save her besieged city. This volume is an opportunity to engage these women's suspense-filled stories, which have sustained faith communities since ancient times. ""In her study of Ruth, the Moabite daughter-in-law, Esther, the Jewish queen, Ra'ayti, the young lover, and Judith, the warrior, Lisa Wolfe takes us on a journey through tales about rags-to-riches, the triumph of the underdog, romance, and a widow warrior that challenge traditional gender roles and will keep us reading for more."" -Thomas B. Dozeman United Theological Seminary ""This remarkably engaging commentary translates solid critical biblical scholarship into forthright, accessible, everyday language that persuasively 'undermines the oft-repeated falsehood that women in the Hebrew Bible had no voice, no power, and no place in society.'"" -Kathleen A. Robertson Farmer United Theological Seminary ""Well researched, accessibly written, with a deft touch of humor, this book will serve as a fine text for college students, study groups in the church, and as a stimulating guide for pastors preaching on these uppity women."" -Tex Sample Saint Paul School of Theology ""Lisa Wolfe's readings of Ruth, Esther, Song, and Judith are lively and judicious, a rare combination in the commentary literature. The work reflects extensive experience teaching the books and an impressive command of the scholarly literature. With an engaging feminist critical approach, Wolfe skillfully exploits ambiguities and ironies in the texts, and at just the right moments, introduces a refreshing sense of humor. Accessible and critically astute, this will be an excellent textbook for undergraduate and seminary courses, as well as a fine resource for laypersons."" -Harold Washington Saint Paul School of Theology Lisa M. Wolfe is Associate Professor in the Endowed Chair of Hebrew Bible at Oklahoma City University, and an ordained pastor in the United Church of Christ. Her DVD Bible study series ""Uppity Women of the Bible"" (Living the Questions, 2010) is a companion to this book.

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Wipf and Stock

This lively commentary encompasses four major books focusing on women in the Hebrew Bible and Apocrypha. Each section in the volume addresses the biblical text in detail, and draws connections from the world of ancient audiences to that of present-day readers. Wolfe's research is motivated by the usual inquiries of biblical scholarship, as well as the questions raised by the many church Bible study groups she has taught. Clergy and laity, students and scholars will benefit from these contemporarily relevant reflections on Ruth, Esther, Song of Songs and Judith. Ruth: The foreign widow who sneaks onto the nighttime threshing floor to find survival for herself and her devastated mother-in-law. Esther: The Jewish orphan-turned-queen who turns Persian banqueting on its head in an effort to defend her people. Song of Songs: The proud and alluring lover who claims her sexuality as her own and joyfully shares it with her beloved. Judith: The pious and beautiful widow who lets the enemy commander's appetite become his downfall in order to save her besieged city. This volume is an opportunity to engage these women's suspense-filled stories, which have sustained faith communities since ancient times.

Cascade Books

Exercise and passion set the scene for the kidnappings that take place in Ft. Myers, Florida. Gwen Craven is a personal trainer and a private investigator. Gwen partners with Officer Noel when she receives text messages with clues for a missing person's case. Gwen and Noel struggle to keep their relationship professional, when the investigation becomes personal and Gwen disappears.

An Exercise Of Passion

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

Grey Wolfe Publishing, LLC

Write To Meow is an annual anthology published by Grey Wolfe Publishing. The goal of this collection is to bring awareness to the plight of the thousands of cats that are currently suffering in shelters and needlessly walked into the gas chamber every day. The proceeds from the sale of the 2014 anthology will support the work of Almost Home Animal Shelter, a no-kill haven in Southeast Michigan.

Write To Meow: 2014

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pets & Animal Care

Lisa M. Wolfe has fifteen years experience in the fitness industry and is a long time motorcycle rider. She knows what you feel as you ride and how you can easily feel better on and off the bike. Lisa has written Enjoy the Ride to help every rider feel better regardless of their present age or physical condition. This is not a high energy, hard workout, burn to earn, fitness book. It is meant to help you with exercises that will make riding a pleasure and not the painful experience common to many riders. So buy the book and start to Enjoy The Ride!!

Enjoy the Ride: A Fitness Guide for Motorcyclists

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Bristol Fashion Pub Co

On a Roll provides a fantastic workout for those  looking to improve balance, posture and stability. These foam roller  techniques are also designed to enhance core strength and tone. Over time,  the muscles of the body stop responding to the same types of movements.  On a Roll provides a solution to this with a variety of exercises  for any fitness level. On a Roll shows a complete body workout designed for ease of use. On  any given day, a reader can open the book to search for their training  requirements and find a workout to compliment their goals. * More than 50 great exercises with variations * More than 100 b/w illustrations  * Easy to follow directions including tips on how to make the workout most effective

On a Roll: Exercising With a Foam Roller

Wish Pub

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Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes) (Volume 24) (Wisdom Commentary Series)

Ruth, Esther, Song of Songs, and Judith

Ruth, Esther, Song of Songs, and Judith

An Exercise Of Passion

Write To Meow: 2014

Enjoy the Ride: A Fitness Guide for Motorcyclists

On a Roll: Exercising With a Foam Roller