Personalities · 27 · The Sage

Kohelet

Ecclesiastes' Hebrew name, Kohelet, resembles the word for congregation. Its author presents himself as a son of David, king in Jerusalem.

A preacher of doubt.

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The Greek title Ecclesiastes comes from ecclesia, 'assembly.'

Bible reference: Ecclesiastes 1:1

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 426–427

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