38 Ecclesiastes Flashcards

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author

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“preacher, son of David, king of Jerusalem” - Solomon

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Key themes

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vanity - hebel - Vanity of Vanities - all is vanity

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3
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what’s meaningless in life?

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life’s pursuits, pleasures, they have no lasting value- LIFE WITHOUT GOD is meaningless

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Structure

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  • God and the Futility of Life Ch1-2- Time and Eternity Ch 3- Society Ch 4- Religion Ch 5-6- wisdom Ch 7-10
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5
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Historical context

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prob Jerusalem/Davidic court

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What is the Redemptive Historical Narrative Connection?

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  1. the initial coming of Christ who embodies the wisdom of God revealed wisdom to those who followed him2. God’s elect still live as aliens in this world3. The final judgment mentioned in Ecc will come to pass upon Christ’s 2nd coming
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