This book examines the lament prayers in the narratives of the Old
Testament as models for approaching God in life crises. Selecting
passages from the three sections of the Hebrew canon (Torah,
Prophets, Writings)it investigates the possible relationship
between lament and the discernment of divine revelation. In each
section there is a focus on one person whose discernment is correct
(according to the text) and who stands against a person or group
who does not discern correctly (according to the text). The
narratives of Moses, Jeremiah and Job point to a significant
connection between lament and discernment; a willingness to engage
in lament seems sometimes to be a crucial springboard for the
discernment of God's presence and activity. In contrast, the
avoidance of lament (taking various forms) seems to cripple the
ability to discern divine response. The patterns of lament and
lament-avoidance discovered in the biblical text have important
implications for contemporary discernment and relate to such things
as leadership, decision-making, pastoral care and worship, as well
as personal prayer.
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