Ecclesiastes

Who

The Preacher, son of David — traditionally Solomon. The Hebrew is late, so many read it as a later writer speaking in his voice.

When

Disputed, from the tenth to the third century BC.

What it is

An honest account of looking for meaning in work, pleasure, wisdom and wealth, and finding each one thin.

What to watch for

It is in the Bible and it does not resolve. Read it beside Proverbs, which it argues with.

To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:Ecclesiastes 3:1