Jeremiah: A Bible Commentary for Every Day

by Naomi Starkey (Editor)

The book of Jeremiah is one of the most moving of the Old Testament prophetic books. It reveals a prophet commissioned by God when still quite young to bring a message of judgment that he would have preferred not to have to proclaim. While he remained obedient to his demanding call, at times he wondered whether even God had deserted him. Jeremiah felt the people's sin acutely but also felt anguish for the punishment that he saw coming to them for their disobedience to God. He was not to live to see the salvation he had predicted, speaking with a confidence based on his conviction in the ultimate triumph of God's love. "The People's Bible Commentary" is planned to cover the whole Bible, with a daily readings approach that brings together both personal devotion and reflective study. Combining the latest scholarship with straightforward language and a reverent attitude to scripture, it aims to instruct the head and warm the heart. The authors come from around the world and across the Christian traditions, and offer serious yet accessible commentary. The series is aimed at first-time students of the Bible, all who read the Bible regularly, study group leaders, and anyone involved in preaching and teaching Scripture.

288 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2002