Friendship with God: Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Perspectives |
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| Authors: | Aron Pinker |
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| Institution: | 1. 11519 Monticello Avenue , Silver Spring , Maryland , USA aron_pinker@hotmail.com |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACT Some commentators viewed Qohelet as a misogynist and advo-cate of promiscuity. Our understanding of the pertinent texts (7,23–29 and 9,9) indicates that he is neither. This understanding rests on reading in v. 27 ??? ????? ?????? “a woman that was unafraid” instead of ??????? ?????; in v. 28 ???????? “instructs” instead of ????????; and, in v. 29 ?????? “he should rule” instead of ???????. Qohelet's philosophical opinions are rooted in the normative Jewish tradition and precepts of Near East wisdom, which respect well-established societal institutions. In Qoh 7,23–29 and 9,9 he presents normative biblical thinking, without breaking any new ground. |
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| Keywords: | Qoh 7 23–29 Qoh 9 9 misogyny |
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