| Testament: | Old |
| Description: | Ecclesiastes is the twenty-first book of the Bible and explores the meaning of life and the nature of human existence. Traditionally attributed to King Solomon, the book reflects on the vanity and fleeting nature of earthly pursuits and achievements. Through poetic reflections and philosophical observations, Ecclesiastes emphasizes the importance of fearing God, keeping His commandments, and finding contentment in the simple pleasures of life. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 |
| Author name: | Solomon (traditionally attributed) |
| Written date: | Around 935 BC |
| Location: | Jerusalem |
| Genre: | Wisdom Literature |
| Chapter count: | 12 |
| Verse count: | 222 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Audience: | All readers seeking wisdom and understanding |
| Theme: | The meaninglessness of life without God and the pursuit of true wisdom |
| Key verses: | Ecclesiastes 1:2; Ecclesiastes 3:1; Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 |
| Summary: | Ecclesiastes is the twenty-first book of the Bible and explores the meaning of life, the pursuit of pleasure, and the search for wisdom. The book emphasizes that life without God is ultimately meaningless and that true wisdom comes from fearing God and keeping His commandments. |
| Outline: | I. Introduction (1:1-11)
II. The Futility of Human Efforts (1:12-6:12)
III. Observations and Instructions (7:1-12:8)
IV. Conclusion (12:9-14) |