Vanity, Hopelessness, and the Longing for a Messiah

This chapter explores the theme of vanity in the book of Ecclesiastes and the longing for a new creation and a Messiah. It discusses the limitations of the powerful king, the division of the kingdom, and the prophetic anticipation of a de-creation and re-creation. The chapter also highlights the association of the new creation with a new covenant, temple, and Eden centered around the true Messiah.