“To the making of many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh” said Ecclesiastes [Kohelet in Hebrew], traditionally believed to be King Solomon, sometime before his death ...

I have always wanted to see the look on Qoheleth’s face. An innovative thespian on a spiritual quest recently gave me that chance. A colleague from the theater department at my university had told me ...

In my first semester of college as a classics major, I translated from Latin the opening passage of the ancient book of Ecclesiastes. This wasn’t ever a book I came across in parochial school or ...

While Ecclesiastes seems to end, the bottom line is anything but clear instruction. Among the hints are the character’s late tendency to compromise (do a little of this and a little of that), and the ...

A wizened sage named Ecclesiastes tamed my youthful cynicism. Christians like to quiz each other about their favorite book in the Bible. Finding out how people experience Scripture—especially those ...

It’s time for a Moore family reunion to discuss the most depressing book of the Bible. If you’ve ever wondered what a conversation about Ecclesiastes between Tigger and Eeyore sounds like, it’s your ...

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Corinne Allal singing Ecclesiastes. It has the sound of an unlikely partnership; the 59-year-old rocker singing the deep thoughts of an ancient writer bemoaning his life. Unlikely, yes, agreed Allal.

The wisdom in "Ecclesiastes" still raises eyebrows when it comes to money and meaning. Attributed to King Solomon, its reflections push readers to reconsider wealth, success, and satisfaction. These ...