Getting Biblical in Daily Life
Theological Point Of View
Lamentations takes place a long time ago in a country far, far away. So, time and distance are issues when you're trying to figure out what's going on in this book. Shmoop helpeth.Author, AuthorSo...
Perspectives From Faith Communities
Jewish PerspectiveIn the Hebrew Bible, Lamentations comes up in the last third. Jewish scripture is divided into three sections—Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim. Lamentations makes an appearance in th...
Current Hot-Button Issues And Cultural Debates
War & DisplacementThe historical backdrop for Lamentations is the invasion of Jerusalem and the exile of the Jewish people to Babylon. Like countless groups throughout history, these guys have...