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Situated in the years leading up to the overthrow of Judah by the Babylonians, Jeremiah’s prophesies are set against a tense atmosphere of threat and invasion. He speaks strong warnings of God’s judgement and imminent catastrophe, the consequences of poor political and religious policies under the rule of the House of David.
Amid his contemporaries, Jeremiah lost credibility as the years progressed, but the length of his book and the duration of his ministry establish him as a major figure in the Old Testament. The fulfilment of his prophecies in later events of the Bible reassert the truth of his words, and his speeches and prayers depict a God whose anger is a passionate response to the depth of the love he feels for his people.
Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament. And, as he guides us in our understanding of these time-honoured words and the ancient world they describe, he helps us to apply what we read to our lives.
