The Book of Ecclesiastes opens with a disturbing thesis: “Everything is pointless!” This first session introduces the genre of wisdom literature and the rhetorical style of “Qoheleth”—the Sage (Teacher). This session explores the authorship (traditionally attributed to Solomon), historical context, and the philosophical approach of Ecclesiastes. The key idea is the Hebrew word hevel (“pointless”) but is often translated as “vanity” or “meaningless.” It defines the existential framework that undergirds the entire book. This foundational session equips viewers to grapple honestly with life’s most difficult questions, setting the tone for a spiritual journey that confronts doubt, despair, and frustration with […]
After exhausting pleasure and wisdom, Solomon turns to work—and quickly despairs. This session explains Solomon’s bitter realization: the gain from all his labor and...
Solomon lays out a series of paradoxical proverbs that challenge our assumptions about what’s truly good. This session walks through counterintuitive truths—like mourning being...
The iconic “a time for everything” poem in Ecclesiastes 3 is more than poetic reflection—it’s a profound theological statement about divine order and human...
