To Pluck Up, to Tear Down: A Commentary on the Book of Jeremiah 1-25

by Walter Brueggemann

This covers chapters 1 - 25. Explores the historical setting and message of Jeremiah as well as the text's relevance for the church today. A fresh look at critical theological issues in the Jeremiah tradition. Argues that Jeremiah's voice compels us to rediscern our own situation vis a vis faith, obedience, justice and compassion. Excellent work

232 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Walter Brueggemann was an American Christian scholar and theologian who is widely considered an influential Old Testament scholar. His work often focused on the Hebrew prophetic tradition and the sociopolitical imagination of the Church. He argued that the Church must provide a counter-narrative to the dominant forces of consumerism, militarism, and nationalism.