Scepticism And Ironic Correlations In The Joy Statements Of Qoheleth?

Contrary to "popular belief", the Book of Ecclesiastes (Qoheleth) is not a "book of joy". Anderson closely examines the seven "joy statements" of Qoheleth which appear to be complex ironies-whereby what is said is both meant and not meant. Consequently Qoheleth still leaves the reader guessing about the meaning of life.