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Abstract reads : "While the suggestions on a structure of Ecclesiastes are myriad, where this solution differs is that it both follows the contours of others as well as forging new ground. Combining the suggestions of panelling or alternation with the search for keywords, the proposal in this thesis is that the structure of Ecclesiastes is one of alternating panels of first-person observation and collected wisdom, with the keyword of ראה (to see) giving structure to the observation panels. This thesis begins with an historical review of the attempts to find a structure of the centuries and the converging of those attempts into the current one. The second chapter investigates the use of ראה to give structure to the observation panels as a whole, but also the individual units of each panel. The third chapter looks at the wisdom collections which alternate with the observation panels and considers their relationship to the narration with which they alternate. The fourth and final chapter investigates the bookends and shows how they foreshadow and conclude the type of structure of the body of the book which is proposed in this structure. The goals of this thesis are to present a convincing structure of Ecclesiastes which will enable people to read the book according to the alternating genres of observation and wisdom and also to provide a common footing and even a common structural language for examining the other questions which dominate Ecclesiastes research today." Part One : The Past to the Present Part Two : The Observation Panels Part Three : The Wisdom Collections Part Four : The Book’s Bookends

Kuhn reads Ecclesasties 3:1-11. Speaker then address the passage, including who the author might be, the Greek term, and explores the content of the passage.

Athas expounds Ecclessiastes 3:16-22. He looks at criminal activity in the world and the damage it can do. Athas looks at the preacher's motivation and conclusions relating to suffering, and then how Jesus is the solution to the preacher's dilehemas.

Ecclesiastes 7:16 'Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: Why shouldest thou destroy thyself?' Theme: Moderation. Refers to those who have little concern for religion and those who die before their time. Explains the caution that the text implies. (See no. 79 for complete sermon) 3pp., unfinished., watermark 1829

Ecclesiastes 7:16 'Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself overwise: Why shouldest thou destroy thyself?' Theme: Moderate righteousness. Discusses the meaning of the passage, explains the caution and recommends the People to attend to the caution and be righteous. Warns those who make profane use of this passage not to carry the test too far. 12pp., complete.

Jensen explores how generations and the world is not going anywhere. Discussion of why we never find the light by which we can see, and the search is limited to this world. Discussion of where true wisdom is found, and that it is not found on earth. Question and Answer., Cassette label reads: "Life : Fact, Fantasy, Futility Ecclesiasties 1 & 2 29-7-79"

Heslehurst highlights death as the common experience of all humans, and that it is better to be alive and live for now. He explains that life is meaningless in light of death. Discussion of wisdom and how it is used. Heslehurst observes that if we only depend on what we can see then life is meaningless, and that we must look outside this for hope, to one outside this system who speaks, quoting Hebrews 1:1-2. He shows that Jesus is the one who can reverse death, and bring wisdom and sense to the world., Cassette label reads: "Ecclesiastes 9 Wisdom, death and hedonism Ray Heslehurst".

Patston expounds Ecclesiastes 11. He shows that creation points us to a God that we can not work out for ourselves. Patston challenges procrastination, and of waiting for the right time. Patston explores what it means to cast our bread, encouraging the audience to be generous with all parts of their lives., CD label reads : "kec 2009 Kirk Patson CD1629 It's time! Ecclesiastes 11"

Patston looks at Ecclesiastes 3 and it's comments on time. 1. The poem assumes that time can be viewed as a quality, rather than a quantity 2. Events have more than one dimension 3. Stop looking for efficency, and instead look for beauty/aptness. 4. What time is it now? How do we give ourselves to the event we are in now? 5. Wise living is to fear God., CD label reads : "kec 2009 Kirk Patson CD1628 The Lord of time Ecclesiastes 3"

Patston looks at the patterns and rhythms that God has created, and that this is how God cares for us. He challenges the idea of doing everything for gain, instead letting God look after us., CD label reads : "kec 2009 Kirk Patson CD1627 the cycle of time Ecclesiastes 1&2"