The final passages of Kohelet include a description of decay concluding with a judgement of הבל הבלים / all is vanity/mere breath/vapor. That is followed by two epilogues which describe the work of Kohelet and place the book of Kohelet into the context of other Jewish teachings of God and man.
Kohelet 3:1-4:3 explore God's control of the world and of human experience. This selection includes the famous poem sometimes called 'A Time for Everything' and popularized in Pete Seeger's song "Turn! Turn! Turn!"
This opening class on Kohelet/Ecclesiastes + Jonah introduces the book of Kohelet, particularly as an example of Wisdom Literature in Tanach, and explores the book's opening passage.
The last portion of Song of Songs - 7:12-8:14 - presents a montage of poetic fragments about love. The "Song" ends in the middle of an episode in the relationship of the lovers. In fact, it began, similarly, in the middle of an episode. The love never ends.
Naomi's plan in chapter 3 of the Book of Ruth comes to fruition in chapter 4, thanks to the intelligence and bravery of Ruth, the commitment and determination of Boaz, and the support of the people of Bethlehem. This class brings our discussion of the book to a close.