Fear God and Keep His Commandments: A Practical Exposition of Ecclesiastes

Solomon, the wisest man in history, was Israel’s third king. While his name does not appear as the author of Ecclesiastes, his fingerprints are all over the book. His words challenge and encourage the reader to live as if his or her time were short and to fear God in all things.

This interdisciplinary commentary is written for serious students of the Bible, including professors, Sunday School teachers, and laypeople who want both a theological and psychological perspective on this much beloved and fascinating Old Testament book.

Tiberius Rata, B.S., M.Div., Ph.D., is assistant dean, School of Ministry Studies and professor of Old Testament Studies at Grace Theological Seminary, Winona Lake, Ind. Dr. Rata is a graduate of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Calif., and holds an M.Div. from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Old Testament from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has a passion for instilling in his students a love for God and His inerrant Word.

Kevin Roberts, B.S., M.A., Psy.D., is chair, Behavioral Science Department and professor of Counseling at Grace College, Winona Lake, Ind. Dr. Roberts is a graduate of Grace College, including an M.A. in Counseling, and holds a Psy.D., from Adler School of Professional Psychology. His special interests include integrated health care practices and behavioral medicine and addiction treatment.