Ecclesiastes 1-5

The most voluminous commentary on Ecclesiastes ever published. Weeks draws upon a wealth of material, the culmination of decades-long reading and reflection on the book, and he writes in an engaging and informative style that repays the careful reader ... Any serious student of [Ecclesiastes] should consult his work, as it will undoubtedly remain a benchmark in the field for many years to come. * Review of Biblical Literature *
This is a masterful new ICC treatment of this most enigmatic of biblical books. ... W.’s magnum opus is our essential compendium of 21st-century interpretation of Ecclesiastes. * Journal for the Study of the Old Testament *
Anyone who wishes to engage deeply with Qohelet’s message—and especially with the history of its interpretation, its possible meanings, and its textual transmission across different traditions (Hebrew, Greek, Latin, etc.)—will find in these two ICC volumes a wealth of material. * Biblische Notizen Biblical Notes *
Weeks has delivered an outstanding commentary that significantly advances the scholarship on the book of Ecclesiastes. His text-critical contributions are invaluable, his philological work is meticulous, and his comprehensive engagement with secondary literature brings readers current with research. * Review of Biblical Literature *