Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries: Jeremiah & Lamentations

These commentaries are designed to help the reader of the Bible understand what the text says and what it means. The Introduction to each book gives a concise but thorough treatment of its authorship, date, original setting and purpose. Following a structural Analysis, the Commentary takes the book section by section, drawing out its main themes, and also comments on individual verses and problems of interpretation. Additional Notes provide fuller discussion of particular difficulties. The goal throughout is to explain the true meaning of the Bible and make its message plain. With the ancient Near East in a state of ferment and the nation of Judah experiencing a succession of political crises, God stationed a man on the scene to speak the divine word. Jeremiah was called by God to the unhappy task of announcing judgment and destruction to an unheeding nation. Often he seemed to despair, yet he continued to utter God's truth fearlessly. R. K. Harrison’s commentary provides structural analysis and historical and cultural background, and opens up to modern readers one of the Old Testament's most fascinating books.