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The Book of Ecclesiastes

Quick Facts about Ecclesiastes

• Ecclesiastes is the 21st Book in the Bible
• The Hebrew Word for Ecclesiastes is "Qoheleth" which means "the preacher"
• The Greek Name for Ecclesiastes is "Ekklesiastes" which is the Greek form of the Hebrew
• The Author of the Book of Ecclesiastes was Solomon (According to Tradition)
• The Events in Ecclesiastes date back to 977 BC approximately
• The Main Theme of Ecclesiastes is that all pursuits in life are empty except fearing God and obeying His Word
• A Type of Jesus - In Ecclesiastes Jesus is true fulfillment

Outline of Ecclesiastes

• The First Message about the Futility of Human Wisdom: Ecclesiastes 1:1 - Ecclesiastes 2:26
• The Second Message about Life's Disappointments: Ecclesiastes 3:1 - Ecclesiastes 5:20
• The Third Message about the Futility Of Wealth and Fame: Ecclesiastes 6:1 - Ecclesiastes 8:17
• The Fourth Message About Trusting God In Life's Events: Ecclesiastes 9:1 - Ecclesiastes 12:8
• The Conclusion is that the Purpose Of Man is Living for God: Ecclesiastes 12:9 - Ecclesiastes 12:14