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Reading Ecclesiastes
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Lesson OneIntroduction to Ecclesiastes3 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoA Thought Experiment3 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeReshaping Our Perception of Life3 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson FourProper Worship3 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveA Theology of Happiness3 Activities|1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity|1 Assessment
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Lesson 1, Activity 1
Overview and Objectives
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Lesson Overview
In this lesson, Dr. Heim sets the scene for the study of the book of Ecclesiastes and his approach to interpreting this deeply meaningful piece of Scripture that readers so often find confusing.
Lesson Objectives
When you complete this lesson, you should be able to:
- Explain how the book of Ecclesiastes fits in with Christian Scripture.
- Summarize the main contents and flow of the book of Ecclesiastes.
- Identify the main approaches for interpreting the book and which particular approach Dr. Heim will use in this class.
Personal Reflection
As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
Ecclesiastes asks the universal question, What is the purpose of life? How would you answer this question?