Ecclesiastes is a wisdom book that wrestles openly with the frustrations, mysteries, and apparent contradictions of life in a fallen world. Traditionally associated with Solomon, it examines labor, pleasure, wealth, time, injustice, and mortality from the standpoint of life “under the sun.” The book does not deny God’s sovereignty; rather, it shows the limits of human understanding and the futility of seeking lasting meaning apart from the Creator. In the biblical timeline, Ecclesiastes stands within Israel’s wisdom tradition and complements Proverbs by reminding readers that wisdom must reckon honestly with the brevity and complexity of life.&nbsp;</p>