Old Testament · Wisdom

Ecclesiastes

Everything else is vapor.

Author: Solomon (traditional)
Audience: The wearied seeker
Date: c. 935 BC
Chapters: 12

Purpose

To expose life 'under the sun' apart from God.

Key Themes

Vanity
Meaning
Fear of God

Key Verses

“Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”

Wesleyan–Holiness Reflection

Only a heart fully God's is fully satisfied.

Chapter Insight

Jump into any chapter for cross-references and a Wesleyan reflection.