A Hodgepodge of Ecclesiastes Resources & Research

https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/ecclesiastes-1/

Jack Abeleen
https://www.morningstarcc.org/common/churchservicearchive.aspx

Wisdom books---assume the reader wants to know God.  Written in present tense.
The preacher/ecclesiastes
He's a seeker, an observer, these are his "sermons"

Kidner
https://www.amazon.com/Message-Ecclesiastes-Bible-Speaks-Today/dp/0877842868/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Precepts Austin
https://www.preceptaustin.org/ecclesiastes_commentaries

Relevant Bible Teaching

Understanding and Teaching Ecclesiastes
http://gracefellowship.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Understanding-and-teaching-Ecclesiastes.pdf


The Interpretation of Ecclesiastes
Wright
https://rediscoveringthebible.com/InterpretationOfEcclesiastes.html



Poetic Books--Douglas Stuart

Wisdom Literature

5 Poetical Books (6 if you include Lamentations)


Israelite Wisdom

Hockma (Jewish word) not high IQ, well educated, formally trained,
wisdom--the ability to make the right choices in life, choice making literature
OT emphasis--being sure that regardless of what humans think, they are Godly choices
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom."

job...good person, life falls apart without knowing why.  His obedience was an h

Psalms
Lament--70, deal with suffering, complaint, asking for help, focus thinking on Him
Praise--over history, over his nature, over his manifestation in creation
Torah--119 psalm (law), praise God for delivering law, giving us guidance

Psalms--God's word to us and our word to God

Proverbs--most specifically wisdom book, things that should come to mind when you face different circumstances.

Dr. Bruce Ware