Understanding Jeremiah: Its Setting, Composition, and Message

By Duane A. Garrett

"The book of Jeremiah is full of beauty and brokenness, joy and sorrow. These themes are interwoven throughout the book, often without context or introduction, which can leave the present reader without the full picture of what the passage conveys. In Understanding Jeremiah: Its Setting, Composition, and Message, author Duane A. Garrett steps back from verse-by-verse commentary to provide a bird's-eye view of the book, giving rich background information to these prophetic writings. This three-thousand-foot view of Jeremiah gives specific insight into the politics, governance, and key players in Judah, Israel, and the surrounding nations; Jeremiah's life and its witness to holy living; the structure and composition of the book of Jeremiah; and the broader message of Jeremiah. Garrett's thorough discussion of the book of Jeremiah is informative to both student and scholar alike, giving all readers a more thorough understanding and appreciation of Jeremiah, the book and the prophet"--

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0825448085
• ISBN13: 9780825448089
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"