A Spotlight on the Scriptures: Ecclesiastes: Under the Sun

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This episode explores the themes of vanity and meaning in the book of Ecclesiastes, focusing on the phrase 'under the sun'.

Send us Fan Mail This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity. What does man gain by all the toil at which he toils under the sun? “Everything is vanity,” the preacher cries. “Everything is empty. Everything is meaningless”—but only when seen through human eyes. That’s the cry from under the sun. And don’t miss that phrase—it’s the key to the whole lament. Because under the sun is where we hustle...

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Host: Michael Tolliver

Topics covered

• vanity
• meaning of life
• human perspective
• scriptural analysis
• Ecclesiastes
• spiritual reflection

Keywords

• Ecclesiastes
• vanity
• meaninglessness
• spirituality
• scripture
• human experience
• life's toil

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Books & works: Ecclesiastes

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