What is this book—Ecclesiastes? Who wrote it? Why? When? For many books of the Bible, these questions sprout obvious answers. The author identifies himself as well as the time, place and purpose at the outset. For example: “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to God’s holy people in Ephesus” (Ephesians 1:1). Some leave a note of identity near the end of the book or letter. In other biblical books, the events recorded leave hints of time and
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