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Ecclesiastes: Summary & Key Themes
The Book of Ecclesiastes at a glance, before you read it.
| Written by | “the Preacher,” traditionally Solomon |
|---|---|
| Written for | all readers |
| Type | Wisdom |
| Chapters | 12 |
| Position | Book 21 of 66 · book 21 of the Old Testament |
Summary
The Preacher searches for meaning “under the sun” and finds everything fleeting, then concludes: fear God and keep His commandments.
Main themes
- meaning
- enjoying God’s gifts
- fearing God
Key verse
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)
How to read Ecclesiastes
Try one chapter a day: 12 days to finish. Ask three questions as you go: what did this mean to the first readers, what does it show about God, and what does it ask of me?
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