Ecclesiastes

Ecclesiastes

1. Authors

   • Solomon son of David
     • Solomon pursues "Vanity of Vanities"
       • Empty, meaningless
     • Initially asks God for WISDOM
     • Pursuits
       • Wisdom and Knowledge
       • Pleasure
       • wine
       • Art
       • Wealth
       • Honor

2. Time

   • 930 BC

3. "Ekklesia"

   • Group called for special purpose

4. Qohelet "Philosopher"

5. Theme

   • Everything is meaningless
     • HEBEL- Vapor/ Breath
       • Lack of substance,Essence
     • Retribution Principle

6. Solomon's Life

   • Started out asking for wisdom
     • Still wise 1/2 his reign
       • When Old, turns away from God
         • Tries to find meaning, begins to free fall

7. Vulgate

8. Septuagint