What Is The Purpose Of The Book Of Ecclesiastes

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The Book of Ecclesiastes is know as Wisdom Literature, with the concern being the application of truth. The author of this book is known as Anonymous although many believe it was written by Solomon in his later years of life. It was written in the 3rd century of BC, probably around 935 BC, with dispute as to whether the book belongs to the Persian or Hellenistic periods. This book is more like a life journal of a Teacher to a pupil vs. a structured literary work. The book was read at the Feast of the Booths or Tabernacles. The main purpose of this book is to show the futility and tensions of life without the existence of God. The theme is the meaning of life. It is meant to convert those who think they are self-sufficient or to