The books of Jeremiah and Lamentations cannot be separated from the
political conditions of ancient Judah. Beginning with the righteous
king Josiah, who ushered in a time of glorious but brief religious
reform, Jeremiah reflects the close tie between spiritual and
political prosperity or disaster, between the actions and heart of
Judah and her kings and their fortunes as a nation. While few of us
today have any firsthand understanding of what it means to live in
a theocracy, the central theme of Jeremiah and Lamentations remains
clear and still holds true: God first, politics second. The words,
prayers, and poems of 'the weeping prophet' serve to realign us
with God s priorities, turning us from evil and encouraging us to
pursue God and his ways. With emotion and spiritual depth, these
prophetic writings beckon us toward a spiritual integrity that can
still affect the course of individuals and nations today. Most
Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from our world to the
world of the Bible. But they leave us there, assuming that we can
somehow make the return journey on our own. They focus on the
original meaning of the passage but don t discuss its contemporary
application. The information they offer is valuable--but the job is
only half done The NIV Application Commentary Series helps bring
both halves of the interpretive task together. This unique,
award-winning series shows readers how to bring an ancient message
into our postmodern context. It explains not only what the Bible
meant but also how it speaks powerfully today."
General
| Imprint: |
Zondervan Publishing House
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
The NIV Application Commentary |
| Release date: |
March 2002 |
| First published: |
March 2002 |
| Authors: |
J. Andrew Dearman
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| Dimensions: |
242 x 160 x 27mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
488 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-310-20616-3 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-310-20616-2 |
| Barcode: |
9780310206163 |
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