Ecclesiastes
The book of Ecclesiastes is about the search for meaning in life, concluding that without God, life is fleeting and seemingly meaningless, like "vapor" or "vanity". It explores the futility of worldly pursuits like wealth and pleasure, and emphasizes that true, lasting contentment comes from fearing God, enjoying life's simple gifts, and keeping his commandments. The book is written from the perspective of a "Preacher" or "Teacher," who recounts his own experiences and reflections on life's frustrations and uncertainties.
Title - Thesis | Scroll | Short Description | Synthesis 2nd Temple | Antithesis | Synthesis Apostolic | Synthesis Amoraim | Continent Origin | Southern Worldview | Northern Worldview |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ecclesiastes | Scroll 14 | Story of despondency | The words of Kohelet | Preacher | Ecclesiastes | Koheleth | Asia | Book of Wisdom | Ketuvim |
Category Reference Guide
Title/Thesis - The name of the book in American English
Synthesis 2nd Temple - The name of the book in order of its presentation other than the Apostles, ranging from 2nd temple Judaism up to the 1st century
Antithesis - The name of the book in another language
Synthesis Apostolic - The identity of the book in order of its presentation according to Tradition in the church after the 3rd century
Synthesis Amoraim - The name of the book in order of its presentation other than the Apostles, ranging from Tannaim up to the 5th century
Continent Origin - Continent from where the Text Type Source comes from
Southern Worldview - Catalog strategy for storing the scrolls include the interpretation. South means Africa or Egypt (Alexandrian) such as LXX. South of Palestine.
Northern Worldview - Catalog strategy for storing the scrolls include the interpretation. North means Asia or Persia (Babylonian) such as Masoretic. North of Palestine.
Here are additional resources for those who want to continue learning and exploring:
Link to approximate location of First Temple from 8th century BC and old mikvehs from 1st century AD. The Hurva Synagogue