In his previous area of investigation, the Preacher has searched for the meaning of life in wisdom. Disillusioned, he changes tack completely and embraces the world of pleasure, stepping from a narrow path to a much broader one. If, as we have supposed, the Preacher is writing from the perspective of Solomon, he is creating a great problem for himself, for he has already tasted the joy of God’s kingdom. He is a child of the narrow way and will not find what he
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