"An astute and insightful exploration of Ecclesiastes through use of personal experience and textual analysis."
An astute and insightful exploration of Ecclesiastes through use of personal experience and textual analysis. Ecclesiastes is a section within the Christian Old Testament and one of the Ketuvim of the Hebrew Bible or Miqra. Its narrator, King Solomon focuses throughout on the meaning of our time on earth. Something More by Daryl Potter explores the themes of this scripture using his extensive study and research. He also reflects on these themes with his own personal anecdotes and commentary. Potter writes in a compelling and enthusiastic style about scripture that discusses fulfilment and a search for a meaning to life that’s grounded in the present, not some promise of a future paradise. The author’s own experiences makes this exploration more relatable to the modern reader. The clearly informed analysis of Ecclesiastes is easy to follow for those new to Bible study or textual analysis with references to storytellers and scholars that could provide further reading. The discussion of the translation inaccuracies in the different versions of the scripture and the presentation of counter suggestions for meaning demonstrates most obviously the expertise that Potter has on this subject, but also makes Something More feel considered. It is said in the book that “it takes ten years to build a ten- year friendship” and in this vein I would say that this book could only be the result of countless years of thought, reflection and dedicated work. An in-depth exploration about our purpose, while offering practical, spiritual wisdom and guidance. Something More is an astute and easily accessible deep-dive into Ecclesiastes that could be good for both those exploring their faith and those looking to expand their knowledge.
Charlotte Walker, A LoveReading Ambassador
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