In this contribution to The New International Commentary on the Old Testament, Trevor Longman takes a canonical-Christocentric approach to the meaning of the fascinating but puzzling book of Ecclesiastes.

Ecclesiastes' opening cry of "Meaningless, everything is meaningless" sounds hauntingly familiar. Qohelet, like many today, is driven by the question, "Where can we find meaning in the world?" This commentary by Tremper Longman III offers a new approach to Ecclesiastes that clarifies how the pessimistic outlook of the book fits into the rest of biblical revelation and what abiding message Ecclesiastes has for Christians today. Contributor’s Bio:

Tremper Longman: is the Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California.