Ecclesiastes

Ecclesiastes Introduction

Ecclesiastes Introduction:1?12

written and compiled by Gary Kukis

The Pursuit of Happiness and Wisdom Apart from God

These studies are designed for believers in Jesus Christ only. If you have exercised faith in Christ, then you are in the right place. If you have not, then you need to heed the words of our Lord, Who said, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten [or, uniquely-born] Son, so that every [one] believing [or, trusting] in Him shall not perish, but shall be have eternal life! For God did not send His Son into the world so that He should judge the world, but so that the world shall be saved through Him. The one believing [or, trusting] in Him is not judged, but the one not believing has already been judged, because he has not believed in the Name of the only-begotten [or, uniquely-born] Son of God." (John 3:16?18). "I am the Way and the Truth and the Life! No one comes to the Father except through [or, by means of] Me!" (John 14:6).

Every study of the Word of God ought to be preceded by a naming of your sins to God. This restores you to fellowship with God (1John 1:8?10).

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Preface and Quotations

Outline of Chapter

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Doctrines Alluded to

Dictionary of Terms

Introduction and Text

Chapter Summary

Addendum

A Complete Translation

Subject Navigation

Introductory Remarks to the Book of Ecclesiastes

The Title Ecclesiastes

Authorship of the Book of Ecclesiastes

The date that Ecclesiastes was written

Formal Introduction to the Book of Ecclesiastes

Wisdom in the Book of Ecclesiastes

Summaries of the Book of Ecclesiastes

Outlines/Organization/Overview s of the Book of Ecclesiastes

Interpreting Ecclesiastes

Themes and Key Ideas in the Book of Ecclesiastes

Purpose for the Book of Ecclesiastes

God/Deity in the Book of Ecclesiastes

Miscellaneous Topics in the Book of Ecclesiastes

Canonicity Questions Concerning the Book of

Ecclesiastes

Concluding remarks on the Book of Ecclesiastes

These exegetical studies are not designed for you to read each and every word. For instance, the Hebrew exegesis is put into greyish tables, so that if you want to skip over them, that is fine. If you question a translation,

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you can always refer back to the appropriate Hebrew tables to sort it all out. The intent is to make this particular study the most complete and most accurate examination of Ecclesiastes Introduction which is available in writing. The idea is to make every phrase, verse and passage understandable and to make correct application of all that is studied.

Besides teaching you the doctrinal principles related to this chapter, this commentary is also to help bring this narrative to life, so that you can understand the various characters, their motivations, and the choices that they make. Ideally, you will be able to visualize the peoples, their temporal and spiritual leaders, and their armies as they move across the landscape of the Land of Promise. I hope to provide not only an accurate exegesis of the chapter in view, but to also quote many of the great insights that past commentators have offered us.

Although much of this chapter is based upon narrative from the book of Kings, I will make every attempt possible to provide enough historical information and theological context so that you will have a sufficient background to understand what is going on.

Preface:

This should be the most extensive introduction Ecclesiastes available, where you will be given a thorough preview of what is to come. It is my opinion that, with an introduction this lengthy, it is better to skim through it before reading the exegesis of Ecclesiastes; and then come back at the end of your study of Ecclesiastes and read it again, but more carefully.

Quotations:

J. Vernon McGee: Man has tried to be happy without God; it is being tried every day by millions of people. This book shows the absurdity of the attempt.1

J. Vernon McGee: God showed Job, a righteous man, that he was a sinner in God's sight. In Ecclesiastes God showed Solomon, the wisest man, that he was a fool in God's sight.2

S. Cox: [T]he "son of David" grew mournful or bitter as he looked at the strong ancient heavens and the stable, bountiful earth and thought of the weariness and brevity of human life.3

Brian Bell: We need not grumble because Roses have thorns, but rejoice that thorns have Roses.4

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1 From accessed June 18, 2018. 2 From accessed June 18, 2018. 3 The Sermon Bible Commentary; h1888-1893; in the Public Domain; Edited by the Rev. W. Robertson Nicoll, M.A., LL.D., from e-sword, Eccles. 1:1?11. 4 From accessed June 25, 2018.

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Preface

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The Book of Ecclesiastes

Introductory Remarks to the Book of Ecclesiastes

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The Book of Ecclesiastes (Bible journaling--a graphic) Brief Descriptions of Ecclesiastes (by Various Commentators) Brief Introductions to the book of Ecclesiastes (various commentators) Brief, but insightful observations of Ecclesiastes (various commentators) The Principals of the Book of Ecclesiastes The Places of Ecclesiastes By the Numbers

The Title Ecclesiastes

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The Name of the Book of Ecclesiastes (Ron Snider)

Authorship of the Book of Ecclesiastes

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General discussion of the authorship of Ecclesiastes (various commentators) Solomon is not the author (various commentators) A phony author pretends to be Solomon Solomon is the author of Ecclesiastes (various commentators) The Authorship of Ecclesiastes (by Dr. Peter Pett) Authorship and Date of Ecclesiastes (Ron Snider) Harmony between Ecclesiastes and other information about Solomon Biographical material on Solomon (various commentators) Short Profiles of Solomon (various commentators) Profile of Solomon (by Rick Snider) Background of Solomon, the Author of Ecclesiastes (John Griffith)

The date that Ecclesiastes was written

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The Authorship and Date of Ecclesiastes (James Burton Coffman) The date of the book of Ecclesiastes (various commentators)

Formal Introduction to the Book of Ecclesiastes

Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction

The Prequel to Ecclesiastes McGee's Introduction to Ecclesiastes (J. Vernon McGee) Introducing the Book of Ecclesiastes (Dr. Dan Hill) An Introduction to Ecclesiastes 1?2 (Gary Everett) An Introduction to Ecclesiastes (by Ray Stedman)

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Wisdom in the Book of Ecclesiastes

Wisdom Wisdom Wisdom

Categories of the Wisdom of Solomon The Book of Ecclesiastes is the Pursuit of Human Wisdom The Fundamental Flaws of Secular Wisdom (Dr. Dan Hill)

Summaries of the Book of Ecclesiastes

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Chapter by Chapter Descriptions for the Book of Ecclesiastes Summaries of Ecclesiastes (Various Commentators) A Summary of Ecclesiastes (J. Hamilton) Topic Divisions of Modern Translations for Ecclesiastes

Outlines/Organization/Overviews of the Book of Ecclesiastes

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Outlines of Ecclesiastes (Various Commentators) Ecclesiastes Chart (from the Open Bible) Coffman's Outline of Ecclesiastes (James Burton Coffman) Snider's Outline of Ecclesiastes (Ron Snider) McGee's Outline of Ecclesiastes (J. Vernon McGee) Outline and Organization (from the Open Bible) Carroll's outline of Ecclesiastes (B. H. Carroll) Garrett's Outline of Ecclesiastes (Duane Garrett) 929 Chapters outlines Ecclesiastes Reamers' Outline of Ecclesiastes (Arend Reamers--Sutcliffe Bible Commentary)

Interpreting Ecclesiastes

Interpretation Fundamental Questions About Ecclesiastes Interpretation History of Interpretation of Ecclesiastes (Rick Snider)

Themes and Key Ideas in the Book of Ecclesiastes

Themes Themes Themes Themes

Themes and Key Ideas of Ecclesiastes (the Open Bible) Overall Theme of Ecclesiastes (John W. Ritenbaugh) Vanity/All is Vanity (various commentators) Under the Sun (various commentators)

Purpose for the Book of Ecclesiastes

Purpose Purpose

Methodology and purpose (Rick Snider) Solomon's Purpose for Writing Ecclesiastes (various commentators)

God/Deity in the Book of Ecclesiastes

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God/Deity God/Deity

God in Ecclesiastes (various commentators) The Theology of Ecclesiastes (Ron Snider)

The Book of Ecclesiastes

Miscellaneous Topics in the Book of Ecclesiastes

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The Mistakes of Solomon (Dr. Dan Hill) Ecclesiastes is a discussion between two men--or souls (The Bible Illustrator)

Canonicity Questions Concerning the Book of Ecclesiastes

Canonicity Canonicity Canonicity Canonicity Canonicity

Why some have rejected the canonicity of Ecclesiastes (Aaron Sturgill) Reasons why many others believe Ecclesiastes to be canonical (Aaron Sturgill) Is Ecclesiastes inspired? (Paraphrased from Geisler and Howe) How could such a skeptical book as Ecclesiastes be canonical? (Archer)

Concluding remarks on the Book of Ecclesiastes

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Solomon does provide hope for the searcher (paraphrased from John Griffith) Conclusions in the Book of Ecclesiastes (commentators/discussion) The Correct Conclusions of Ecclesiastes (Dr. Dan Hill)

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A Set of Summary Doctrines and Commentary Why Ecclesiastes Introduction is in the Word of God What We Learn from Ecclesiastes Introduction Jesus Christ in Ecclesiastes Introduction Arno Gaebelein Summarizes Ecclesiastes Introduction Edersheim Summarizes Ecclesiastes Introduction

Josephus' History of this Time Period A Complete Translation of Ecclesiastes Introduction Word Cloud from Ecclesiastes (NASB) Word Cloud from Exegesis of Ecclesiastes Introduction

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