The Wanderer And Ecclesiastes: A Comparative Analysis
Ideals and relationships change throughout time; change itself is the evidence that time is moving forward. However, there are things that remain consistent and true, such as our relationship with God and the words of the wise. “The Wanderer” and the book of Ecclesiastes share parallel views within its discussions about mortality.
Among many similarities between the two writings, “The Wanderer” states that “ all this earth rolls into emptiness” (105); while Solomon writes in Ecclesiastes: “I have seen all the works which have been done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and striving after the wind” (Ecc 1:14). Both of these lines show heavy indications that nothing physical has true value. It is essential to not cling to worldly possessions
Among many similarities between the two writings, “The Wanderer” states that “ all this earth rolls into emptiness” (105); while Solomon writes in Ecclesiastes: “I have seen all the works which have been done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and striving after the wind” (Ecc 1:14). Both of these lines show heavy indications that nothing physical has true value. It is essential to not cling to worldly possessions