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The End of the Matter: Understanding the Epilogue of Ecclesiastes is unavailable, but you can change that!

One of the most debated subjects in Ecclesiastes studies is the purpose of its epilogue (ch. 12:9–14). Many scholars view the epilogue as a later addition that attempts to tone down the unorthodox message of the book. They tend to overlook the content of the concluding passage and in turn miss out on its significance. The End of the Matter brings a fresh perspective to the epilogue of...

voice is presented as a great wisdom teacher, a sage with Solomon-like wisdom that is superior to the wisdom of all his predecessors. The other voice is that of the frame-narrator. This voice speaks only in the superscription and epilogue, although he reminds the reader of his presence once in the body of the book (7:27). This voice tells the story of Qohelet and offers the final conclusions. The author of Ecclesiastes, then, uses the persona of Qohelet and the narrative frame which surrounds his
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