Introduction



Authorship

Ecclesiastes isn't attributed to a specific person as the name itself roughly translates to "Teacher" or "Assembler of People". Although the author is unclear there is strong evidence throughout the book that gives the impression the book was written to reflect the wisdom of King Solomon, son of David. The evidence that points towards Ecclesiastes being in reference to King Solomon's wisdom can be found in the very first verse. "The words of the teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem" (Ec 1:1) "I, the teacher, when king over Israel in Jerusalem" (Ec 1:12)

Date of Writing

It is estimated that Ecclesiastes was written around the 3rd or 4th century BCE. Ecclesiastes is sometimes accredited to King Solomon for writing it, but it is estimated that he died a very long time before it was written.

Text Origin

Ecclesiastes is largely a biographical narrative based on King Solomon, so this map below will give you an idea of what the area looked like when Solomon was King. King Solomon's Throne was located in Jerusalem. Dowley, T., & Scott, R. (1989).//The student Bible atlas//. Nashville, Tenn.: Thomas Nelson.