Introduction
Ecclesiastes
A hard-eyed search for meaning "under the sun" that ends in fearing God and enjoying his gifts.
At a glance
TestamentOld Testament
DivisionWisdom
GenreWisdom
Chapters12
Author"The Preacher" (traditional: Solomon)
DateDate debated
Authorship and dating follow tradition where noted; many are debated — see the methodology page.
A full written introduction for Ecclesiastes is on the way. Meanwhile, the outline, themes, and curated resources below give you the lay of the land — and how to read wisdom helps you read it on its own terms.
Introductions & overviews
Lay
A clear ~10-minute audio teaching for every one of the Bible's 1,189 chapters — the most systematic free way to study chapter by chapter.
Pastoral
Free verse-by-verse audio through the entire Bible from the founder of Calvary Chapel.