Half Empty

Widely regarded as pessimistic in tone, the book ofEcclesiastes presents unique difficulties for preaching andteaching. Ecclesiastes seems to declare that no matter whata person does, in the end life is as fleeting and meaninglessas vapor. What edifying value could this book have forparishioners and students? Wendell Bowes, in Half Empty,expertly answers this question. In this interpretive guide,Dr. Bowes demonstrates how effectively the messageof Ecclesiastes complements the optimism of wisdombooks such as Proverbs by questioning that optimism andunderlining what is most important in life.Like its companion volume, Half Full, on Proverbs, HalfEmpty includes sermon starters, presentation ideas, sermontitle suggestions, and a substantial reference list.