ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The actual author of Ecclesiastes is unknown, but the superscription (1:1) attributes the book to qohelet (commonly translated “preacher, ” Greek ekklēsiastēs), who is identified as “the son of David, king in Jerusalem.” Though these words can only refer to Solomon (fl.

Detailed explanation-2: -Known for his contributions to the Bible, Solomon is credited with writing Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was King Solomon, who, when asked by God what gift he would like, responded that he would like wisdom. God was so pleased with his answer that he not only made Solomon the wisest ruler on Earth, but also added wealth and honor (2 Chronicles 1:7-12).

Detailed explanation-4: -King Solomon is the author of Song of Solomon (v1:1, 3:7, 3:9, 3:11, 8:11). Solomon was the son of David and Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:24; 1 Chronicles 23:1).

Detailed explanation-5: -The book contains philosophical speeches by a character called ‘Qoheleth’ ("the Teacher"; Koheleth or Kohelet), composed probably between the fifth and second centuries BC. Peshitta, Targum, and Talmud attribute the authorship of the book to King Solomon.