Ecclesiastes Flashcards
What is the theme of this book?
Vanity
What is the translation of vanity in Hebrew? And what does it mean in Hebrew?
Vanity is Hevel in Hebrew, which means emptiness
What gives meaning to things?
God gives meaning to everything.
Who wrote this book?
Solomon wrote this book
Why was Solomon the writer of this book? At what point in his life did he write this book?
As king, Solomon personally tasted power, riches, women, and fame. These are the very things that most people think will lead them to true happiness. Solomon learned by his own experience that none of these things can ever satisfy the human heart or give real meaning to life
What does the name Ecclesiastes spell out in Hebrew? And what does the name mean in Hebrew?
Eclessiastes is Qohelete which means preacher
What is the tone of Ecclesiastes compared to the tone in Proverbs?
The tone of Ecclesiastes compared to the tone of Proverbs is negative and less optimistic. Attitude is like, “this sucks”.
What is another theme?
Enjoy life. It is a preacher of joy.
Why is there tension?
There is tension between the different voices in the book of Ecclesiastes.
How is the dynamic in the writing of Ecclesiastes?
It seems to poke fun at traditional wisdom
How does Ecclesiastes interact with traditional wisdom?
Although your breath is temporary, make the most of it
