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ECCLESIASTES 1
THE MAN (1:1, 12): The author introduces himself as King David's son-presumably Solomon-and notes that he once ruled over Israel.
THE MISSION (1:13, 16)
His quest (1:13): Solomon devotes himself to searching out the purpose of life.
His qualifications (1:16): Because of his great wisdom and power, Solomon feels he possesses the necessary credentials to conduct this search.
THE MADNESS (1:2-11, 14-15, 17-18): A preliminary investigation quickly reveals some bitter truths about life.
No real purpose (1:2-7, 14, 17): Life is futile and meaningless.
No new thing (1:9-10): History merely repeats itself.
No cure (1:15): What is wrong cannot be righted.
No lasting honour (1:11): The dead are quickly forgotten.