Guide to Ecclesiastes
Summary
The Book of Ecclesiastes is one of the books in the Wisdom literature of the Bible and is often attributed to Solomon. This is largely in part because the “Preacher” identifies himself as the son of David and Solomon’s wisdom was so great. However, there are no definitive claims regarding the identity of the Preacher. The book offers a wide view at the nature of mortality and the limitations of people. Despite the transitory nature of things, the Preacher urges his audience to seek for wisdom rather than folly and enjoy good gifts from God.
Book Outline
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Historical Settings
Time
*All Dates Are Approximate, according to the narrative of the Bible. These dates may reflect literary significance as opposed to the precise dates of history.
See Biblical Chronology- 937 BC*
Further Reading
David Rolph Seely, “Ecclesiastes,” in Studies in Scripture, vol. 4: 1 Kings to Malachi, ed. Kent P. Jackson (Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret Book, 1993), 463–466.