The JPS Bible Commentary: Ecclesiastes

The JPS Bible Commentary: Ecclesiastes

The Book of Ecclesiastes is part of the â€œwisdom literatureâ€ of the Bible. It concerns itself with universal philosophical questions rather than events in the history of Israel and in the Hebrewsâ€™ covenant with God. Koheleth, the speaker in this book, ruminates on whatâ€”if anythingâ€”has lasting value, and howâ€”if at allâ€”God interacts with humankind. Koheleth expresses bewilderment and frustration at lifeâ€™s absurdities and injustices. He grapples with the inequities that pervade the world and the frailty and limitations of human wisdom and righteousness. His awareness of these discomfiting facts coexists with a firm belief in Godâ€™s rule and Godâ€™s fundamental justice, and he looks for ways to define a meaningful life in a world where so much is senseless. Ecclesiastes is traditionally read on the Jewish holiday Sukkot, the harvest festival.
Country USA
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