The Book Of ECCLESIASTES Flashcards
Who wrote the book of Ecclesiastes:
Solomon
What is the “Picture of Christ” for the book of Ecclesiastes…
Purpose of Life
Name the four parts of Wisdom Literature in the book of Ecclesiastes:
1) Pessimistic
2) Fatalistic
3) Cynical
4) Materialistic
What is the “philosophy of life” for the book of Ecclesiastes?
Meaning of life on Earth (“under the sun”)= generations come and go and that my life will not mean more than another’s life
When was the book of Ecclesiastes written?
950 - 940 B.C.
Ooheleht means…
“Teacher,” a term given to Solomon
Where was the book of Ecclesiastes written?
the Near East
Why was the book of Ecclesiastes written?
For the true joy and purpose of living
List the five major problems inthe book of Ecclesiastes:
1) Pessimism
2) Universalism
3) Hedonism
4) Relativism
5) Existentialism
List the Solutions for the book of Ecclesiastes:
1) Cultural Apologetics
2) Academic Freedom
3) Experimental Investigation
4) Empirical Verification
When searching for the truth and meaning in the book of Ecclesiastes, list the relations to specific words/phrases and what they represent in terms of Jesus Christ:
1) Goads: Intellectual Prods
2) Nails: Fixed Truths
3) One Shepherd: Jehovah
4) Fear of God: Beginning of Wisdom
5) Judgement: Meaning of Life
What is the important relation between Ecclesiastes and the Feast of Tabernacles?
Ecclesiastes was read at the Feast of Tabernacles when the whole nation was gathered at the Temple.
What views of God are specifically shown in the book of Ecclesiastes?
a) Creator
b) Sovereign
c) Source of Wisdom
d) Eternal One
What views of Man are specifically shown in the book of Ecclesiastes?
a) Finite
b) Inquisitive
c) Industrious
d) Frustrated
What is the “motto” verse for the book of Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes 1:2
“Vanity of Vanities!…”
