Abstract: Since the ancient times there have been a lot of researches on the meaning of life at home and abroad. And different scholars have different views on it .This paper tends to, through the analysis of Ecclesiastes,  discover the preacher  how to express his view about the meaning of life, and what is the guiding role for the individual in life, and the effect of the Christian thought on the nowadays people. At the same time , figuring out what kind of impact Ecclesiastes can have on the society. Combining the classics with reality and guide people to better explore the meaning of life.

Key word: Ecclesiastes  meaning of Life  Christianity  meaningless

Contents

Abstract

摘要

Introduction-1

1The Background Information of the Book of Ecclesiastes-2

1.1 An Overview of How to Search for the Meaning of Life-4

1.2 The Meaningless Life Without God-5

1.3 The Meaningful Life with God-6

2 How to Search for the Meaning of Life andThe Guiding Role for the Individual-7

2.1To be a Wise Man-7

2.2The Guiding Role for the Individual-9

2.2.1Right Values-9

2.2.2Attitude to Truth-9

2.2.3Faith-10

3 The Effect of the Christian Thought on the Modern People-11

    3.1Believing in God-11

3.2Relieving Sufferings-12

Conclusion-12

Bibliography-13

Acknowledgments-14