Its name may be compared to the Arabic word "rawiyyah," and it repeatedly uses the term "hevel." In matters of friendship, this book claims that "a new friend is as a new wine: when it is old, thou shalt drink it with pleasure." Its closing section, "Advice for the Young," advises the reader to "Rej
Its name may be compared to the Arabic word "rawiyyah," and it repeatedly uses the term "hevel." In matters of friendship, this book claims that "a new friend is as a new wine: when it is old, thou shalt drink it with pleasure." Its closing section, "Advice for the Young," advises the reader to "Rejoice...in thy youth." Its author states that "the heart of the foolish is in the house of mirth," and notes that there is no new thing "under the sun." After the author introduces himself as Qoheleth and declares he is a son of David, he realizes that "Vanity of vanities...all is vanity." For 10 points, name this Old Testament book following Proverbs that claims "to everything there is a season."
Its name may be compared to the Arabic word "rawiyyah," and it repeatedly uses the term "hevel."
Book of Ecclesiastes [accept Qoheleth early; do not accept Ecclesiasticus; prompt on: the Preacher]