Reflecting on the fate of the righteous and wicked alike—death—and how neither wisdom nor righteousness guarantees divine favor, the unpredictability of life is presented as both frustrating and deeply humbling. Whether wise or foolish, clean or unclean, everyone shares the same destiny. Yet even within this bleak outlook, Solomon offers one of Ecclesiastes’ most powerful Carpe Diem moments: enjoy your bread, your wine, your spouse, your labor—because life is short and the grave is silent. This encouragement to embrace joy is not a denial of life’s meaninglessness, but a sacred way to live within it. The session ends with a […]
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...
Solomon embarks on a comprehensive pursuit of pleasure—wine, wealth, music, sex, architecture, and indulgence of every kind. This vivid session explores how the Sage...
This session explores Solomon’s intense critique of wealth and the illusions of prosperity. As injustice and oppression run rampant through corrupt systems of power,...
