Three Ways Ecclesiastes Comforts the Soul
The book of Ecclesiastes prepares your heart for hope, leads you in wisdom and it is realistic.
Confessions of a Connoisseur
What constitutes a happy life? Ecclesiastes shares six categories to which people turn in their pursuit of happiness, but which do not satisfy. This article considers where the truly happy life can be found.
The Book of Ecclesiastes and the Afterlife
This article gives a perspective on the book of Ecclesiastes' view on the afterlife.
The Curse of Work in Qoheleth: An Exposé of Genesis 3:17-19 in Ecclesiastes
Did Genesis 3:17-19 form the background to Ecclesiastes' evaluation of work? This article offers a literary-critical analysis of Genesis 3 and its relationship with Ecclesiastes, and explores the theological implications of Genesis 3:17-19 in Ecclesiastes.
Work: The Big Picture
This article looks at the subject of work. It begins by looking at what work meant for Adam before and after the fall. Then it jumps ahead to the time of Solomon, and looks at his insights in Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.
The Gospel in the Book of Ecclesiastes
How is the gospel expressed in Ecclesiastes? Ortlund argues that the wisdom of Qohelet to enjoy our vain lives should be read against the background of God’s prior, unmerited favour in our lives. He further urges a form of piety that, instead of promising a blessed life for itself, fears God.
Recovering Eden – An Unexpected Voice
How does the book of Ecclesiastes function? Chapter 1 wants to answer this question. It notes the wisdom aspects of the book and considers its authorship.
Ecclesiastes
This article studies key words from the book of Ecclesiastes to unlock the meaning of the book and how believers should understand its message.
Eyes to See, Ears to Hear – Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? A Biblical-Theological Approach
The Linguistic Evidence for the Date of "Ecclesiastes"
Grammar, language, and style—how can these factors help to date a book like Ecclesiastes? Archer considers these factors as he engages with other views.
The Sapiential Septuagint
Greek ideas and expressions have exercised an unmistakable influence on the wisdom literature and notably the Greek translation of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. This paper compares the differences between the Masoretic text and the Septuagint, and forms conclusions on the attitudes of the translator that may have led to differences.
Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 – A Study Commentary on Ecclesiastes – An Exploration of the Nature of the World
This book is a commentary on Ecclesiastes. The author discusses all the introductory questions to the book: the authorship and genre, and how to understand, read, and preach from the book. The author then provides an exposition of Ecclesiastes 1:1-11.
Ecclesiastes: Introduction (2)
These two articles looks at the authorship and the message of the book of Ecclesiastes. The message of Ecclesiastes is that all the labors of man under the sun are meaninglessness and empty without Christ.
Ecclesiastes: Introduction (1)
These two articles looks at the authorship and the message of the book of Ecclesiastes. The message of Ecclesiastes is that all the labors of man under the sun are meaninglessness and empty without Christ.