Jeremiah among the Prophets

Description

Jeremiah is one of the greatest prophets of ancient Israel, but is also one of the least understood. Jeremiah among the Prophets introduces the Biblical book of Jeremiah and is designed to give the reader a foundation of knowledge about the book and the prophet. Jack R. Lundbom makes a careful study of Jeremiah from chapter one to fifty-one, with an accessible but comprehensive interpretation of the book, analysis of the life of the prophet, and consideration of the context of the Old Testament. Lundbom sets out careful exposition of key issues. The dreams and prophecies of Jeremiah are examined with an astute eye for signature rhetorical and textual devices; this is taken with a view of the lamentations found within the book of Jeremiah, which earned Jeremiah the nickname of 'the weeping prophet'. The work of ancient scribes and scribal practices are shown to have contributed to the transmission of Jeremiah's wisdom to the present, helping us to understand the nature of the text and prophet. Jeremiah among the Prophets will enthral anyone who wants to learn about Jeremiah – the prophet and the books of the Bible associated with him – making the book ideal for the casual reader.