The Five Scrolls

The Five Scrolls is a comprehensive commentary on five books of the Old Testament: Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, and Esther. Written by Israel Bettan, this book provides an in-depth analysis of each of these books, examining their historical, cultural, and literary contexts, as well as their theological significance. The Song of Songs, a collection of love poems, is explored in terms of its metaphorical language and its portrayal of the relationship between God and Israel. Ruth, a story of loyalty and redemption, is examined in relation to its place in the history of Israel and its themes of faithfulness and kindness. Lamentations, a series of mournful poems, is studied in terms of its historical context and its portrayal of the destruction of Jerusalem. Ecclesiastes, a philosophical work, is analyzed in relation to its themes of the meaninglessness of life and the search for wisdom. Finally, Esther, a story of courage and faith, is explored in terms of its portrayal of the Jewish people and their relationship with God.Throughout the commentary, Bettan provides a wealth of historical and cultural background information, as well as insights into the literary techniques used in each book. The Five Scrolls is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of these important books of the Old Testament.This is a new release of the original 1950 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.