The Bible, King James version, Book 25: Lamentations by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title The Bible, King James version, Book 25: Lamentations
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger with the help of Derek Andrew's text from January 1992 and the work of Bryan Taylor in November 2002
Summary "The Bible, King James version, Book 25: Lamentations" by Anonymous is a biblical text likely composed during the late 6th century BCE, a time of great turmoil and transition for the Israelites. This book is categorized as a poetic lamentation, reflecting on the profound sorrow and mourning experienced by Jerusalem after the Babylonian siege and destruction. The overarching theme revolves around loss, grief, and the quest for redemption in the face of despair. In "Lamentations," the speaker voices the deep sorrow of Jerusalem, personified as a desolate woman who has lost her children and former glory. The text is structured as a series of elegies, each expressing heartbreak over the city’s downfall and God’s anger at the people's transgressions. The verses describe the physical and emotional devastation wrought by the invading forces, illustrating scenes of famine, social injustice, and the communal suffering of the people. Amidst the cries of anguish, there are fleeting glimmers of hope, emphasizing a longing for restoration and divine mercy, encapsulated in the poignant recognition of God's faithfulness, even in judgment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Subject Bible. Lamentations
Category Text
EBook-No. 8025
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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