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The Book of Ecclesiastes in 10 Minutes
"Vanity of vanities, all is vanity." With that sigh, Kohelet — or Ecclesiastes — dives straight into the deepest questions of life. In this episode, we follow the mysterious author — traditionally King Solomon — as he wrestles with meaning, mortality, and the strange mix of joy and futility that defines being human. Wealth fades, wisdom fails, pleasure passes — so what lasts? His answer isn't despair, but perspective: enjoy your days, do good, and remember your Creator. Kohelet is the original existentialist text, full of irony and insight, reminding us that truth doesn't always come from…
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