Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes versus Song of Songs
Prof.
Francis Landy
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Ecclesiastes is a cynical reflection on life’s futility. The constant sonorous repetition, visualizations, and references to breath serve as a sustained meditation to help free the reader’s soul from the agonizing struggle of life.
Prof. Rabbi
Tzvee Zahavy
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How subversive literature becomes normalized
Dr.
Nili Samet
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The significance of Rashbam’s surprising observation about Kohelet for understanding introductions and conclusions to biblical books.
Dr. Rabbi
Zev Farber
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Qohelet says that simḥah (joy) is the best thing in life, but also that it is profitless and absurd. This essay will explore this fundamental contradiction.[1]
Prof. Rabbi
Michael V. Fox
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