The book of Lamentations was most likely written by the prophet Jeremiah. The same one who prophesied the Babylonian attack on Jerusalem, the captivity and destruction of Jerusalem. He must have written it after the departure of the enemy armies. In fact, he relates in great detail the afflictions experienced by those who were not taken captive. In addition to the great pain suffered during his ministry and the persecution of his compatriots, Jeremiah now feels the pain of seeing the holy city destroyed and the misery in which he and his compatriots live. The prophet specifies that this is the result of their disobedience and rebellion against the Word of the Lord. The Lamentations of Jeremiah is one of the five books, along with Ruth, Esther, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs, that make up the third part of the Hebrew Bible.
ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest
everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We
deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15.
ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.