{"title":"Commentaries Old Testament Lamentations","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lamentations-2nd-edition-anchor-yale-bible-commentaries-series-274719","title":"Lamentations (2nd Edition) (Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries Series)","description":"The poetry found in the Book of Lamentations is an eloquent expression of one man's, and one nation's, despair. The poet is deep in mourning as a result of the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians in the 6th century BCE. He looks to Israel's own sins to explain the catastrophe and wonders if God has abandoned his people.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51561315434783,"sku":"9780300139471","price":67.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780300139471_1515535.jpg?v=1769131867"},{"product_id":"lamentations-an-introduction-and-study-guide-t-t-clark-study-guides-series-606427","title":"Lamentations: An Introduction and Study Guide (T\u0026t Clark Study Guides Series)","description":"In this guide, Jill Middlemas introduces students to the Book of Lamentations by examining the book's structure and characteristics, covering the latest in biblical scholarship on Lamentations, including historical and interpretive issues, and considering a range of scholarly approaches. In particular, the guide provides students with an introduction to Hebrew poetry as it relates to Lamentations and includes insights from the field of trauma and postcolonial studies. With suggestions of further reading at the end of each chapter, this guide will be an useful accompaniment to study of Lamentations.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51563015209247,"sku":"9780567696915","price":43.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780567696915_1582348.jpg?v=1769163819"},{"product_id":"lamentations-old-testament-library-series-185795","title":"Lamentations (Old Testament Library Series)","description":"The Old Testament Library provides an authoritative treatment of every major and important aspect of the Old Testament. This commentary on Lamentations furnishes a fresh translation and discusses questions of historical background and literary architecture before providing a theologically sensitive exposition of the text.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51563159126303,"sku":"9780664218492","price":79.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780664218492_1519752.jpg?v=1769169180"},{"product_id":"lamentations-old-testament-library-series-427696","title":"Lamentations (Old Testament Library Series)","description":"In this accessible volume, Adele Berlin explicates the five poems of Lamentations and builds a convincing case for Lamentations' immense power to address violence and grief.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51563190386975,"sku":"9780664229740","price":79.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780664229740_1500557.jpg?v=1769170274"},{"product_id":"lamentations-and-the-song-of-songs-belief-theological-commentary-on-the-bible-series-346389","title":"Lamentations and the Song of Songs (Belief: Theological Commentary On The Bible Series)","description":"In Lamentations, well-known theologian Harvey Cox draws on a wide array of sources including poetry, novels, films, paintings, and photography to offer a contemporary theological reading of Lamentations which is provocative and sure to stir numerous theological reflections and responses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The biblical book of Song of Songs has historically been seen as a book pointing to Christ's love for the church and has been interpreted in allegorical ways. Author Stephanie Paulsell suggests that the Song can still have profound meaning for us, teaching us \"to love not only what we can see shining on the surface but also those depths of the other which are out of our reach.\"","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51563203232031,"sku":"9780664233020","price":84.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780664233020_1500555.jpg?v=1769170651"},{"product_id":"lamentations-and-ezekiel-for-everyone-old-testament-guide-for-everyone-series-431756","title":"Lamentations and Ezekiel For Everyone (Old Testament Guide For Everyone Series)","description":"In the Old Testament for Everyone series, Old Testament scholar John Goldingay addresses Scripture from Genesis to Malachi in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply and concisely. The series is perfect for daily devotions, group study, or personal visits with the Bible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this volume on Lamentations and Ezekiel, Goldingay explores these two prophetic books. Lamentations is considered one of the most tragic books in the Bible, with graphic and blunt language about the destruction of Jerusalem at the hands of the Babylonians and the people's feelings of loss and despair amid God's silence. Ezekiel contains the prophet's thoughts after a tumultuous political time that saw many taken away from their homes and sent into exile. Where is God, he asked, and what must we do for God to return?","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51563206148383,"sku":"9780664233891","price":37.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780664233891_1018903.jpg?v=1769170767"},{"product_id":"lamentations-interpretation-bible-commentaries-series-353868","title":"Lamentations (Interpretation Bible Commentaries Series)","description":"In the face of suffering, agony, and the brutal realities of life; in the midst of divine silence and human pain, the Lamentations poems speak of faith and trust in God. This sophisticated yet accessible commentary makes the message of Lamentations come alive. All who preach and teach will benefit from this rich resource.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51563214799135,"sku":"9780664238797","price":54.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780664238797_1483306.jpg?v=1769171104"},{"product_id":"lamentations-abingdon-old-testament-commentaries-series-205254","title":"Lamentations (Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries Series)","description":"The Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries series offers compact, critical commentaries on all the books of the Old Testament. In addition to providing fundamental information on and insights into Old Testament writings, these commentaries exemplify the tasks and procedures of careful, critical exegesis so as to assist students of the Old Testament in coming to an informed engagement of the biblical texts themselves. These commentaries are written with special attention to the needs and interests of theology students, but they will also be useful for students in upper-level college or university settings, as well as for pastors and other church leaders. Each volume consists of four parts:  \u003cbr\u003e -- an introduction that addresses the key issues raised by the writing; the literary genre, structure, and character of the writing; the occasional and situational context of the writing, including its wider social and historical context; and the theological and ethical significance of the writing within these several contexts  \u003cbr\u003e -- a commentary on the text, organized by literary units, covering literary analysis, exegetical analysis, and theological and ethical analysis  \u003cbr\u003e -- an annotated bibliography  \u003cbr\u003e -- a brief subject index\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bergant's commentary opens to students and pastors the visceral poetry of Lamentations, a book that plumbs the depth of biblical Israel's despair over the destruction of Jerusalem. The security of Jerusalem signaled divine protection of the whole nation, so Jerusalem's destruction was perceived as a sign that God had abandoned the entire people. The book of Lamentations is a cry to God for mercy. The horrors detailed within its five short chapters reveal the extent of human cruelty and the resiliency of the human spirit to endure such cruelty. Unlike many biblical books, Lamentations ends on an unresolved note. Will God eventually hear the cry of the people? Will God, as in days gone by, step in with mercy and salvation?","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51563544248607,"sku":"9780687084616","price":43.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780687084616_1467813.jpg?v=1769174950"},{"product_id":"lamentations-concordia-commentary-series-663514","title":"Lamentations (Concordia Commentary Series)","description":"The book of Lamentations is marked by its tone of mourning, loss, defeat, and heartache. As morose as it is, it is representative of the valleys we face in a broken world. Rev. Dr. R. Reed Lessing, published author and former seminary professor, is here to walk you through this valley, providing an original translation, meticulous grammatical analysis, historical context, theological insights, and relevant interpretations. This work is a part of the Concordia Commentary series, which seeks to enable pastors, professors, and teachers of the Word to proclaim the Gospel with greater insight, clarity, and faithfulness to the divine intent of the biblical text.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51564030132511,"sku":"9780758672605","price":89.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780758672605_0.jpg?v=1769189434"},{"product_id":"itc-amos-lamentations-international-theological-commentary-series-33321","title":"Itc Amos \u0026 Lamentations (International Theological Commentary Series)","description":"","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51565116326175,"sku":"9780802810403","price":47.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780802810403_1105908.jpg?v=1769219009"},{"product_id":"the-book-of-lamentations-new-international-commentary-on-the-old-testament-series-599584","title":"The Book of Lamentations (New International Commentary On The Old Testament Series)","description":"The book of Lamentations is one of the most vivid representations of grief and trauma in the Hebrew Bible. Written in the wake of the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonian Empire, it is comprised of five poems of twenty-two stanzas each, in a manner of tight formal unity unparalleled by any other work in the Scriptures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this volume, widely respected Old Testament scholar John Goldingay analyzes these and other aspects of Lamentations while keeping a constant eye on the book's meaning and use as Christian Scripture. After a thorough introduction that explores matters of background, composition, and theology, Goldingay provides an original translation of the book from the Masoretic text along with verse-by-verse commentary.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51565129957663,"sku":"9780802825421","price":64.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780802825421_1595997.jpg?v=1769219440"},{"product_id":"lamentations-interpretation-bible-commentaries-series-185991","title":"Lamentations (Interpretation Bible Commentaries Series)","description":"The destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, which led to the exile of the people of Israel, drastically changed the community's life. In the midst of this darkness, the five poems collected to form the biblical Book of Lamentations emerged as a life-embracing work. This commentary aims to make the message of Lamentations come alive to Christians today. The distinctiveness of the Palestinian voice found in these poems is maintained as they bear witness to the horror of pain and human suffering. Yet, beneath the words, a determined will to live emerges to confront human suffering, probe God's actions and anticipate a new kind of human community.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51565249036575,"sku":"9780804231411","price":69.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780804231411_1482506.jpg?v=1769224103"},{"product_id":"lamentations-great-is-your-faithfulness-welwyn-commentary-series-39905","title":"Lamentations: Great is Your Faithfulness (Welwyn Commentary Series)","description":"Lamentations is not familiar territory for many Christians, yet it deals searchingly with abiding themes such as the spiritual glory of the church and the tragedy when this is lost. It is a book that speaks directly to the confused Christianity and evangelicalism of our present day. The author applies the lessons of backsliding Judah to contemporary Christianity, reminding us of God 's love. Richard Brooks' warm and pastoral exposition reminds members of the church of Christ to examine themselves and take encouragement. 'Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.'","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51565902070047,"sku":"9780852342572","price":12.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780852342572_573591.jpg?v=1769248421"},{"product_id":"lamentations-asia-bible-commentary-series-525842","title":"Lamentations (Asia Bible Commentary Series)","description":"The Asia Bible Commentary series empowers Christian believers in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the Body of Christ in Asia by providing pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible. The book of Lamentations cannot be truly appreciated without knowing suffering and the agony that follows tragedy. In this commentary Dr. Federico Villanueva relates the experiences of his fellow Filippinos in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda to the experiences of the Jewish people after the destruction of Judah and Jerusalem by the Babylonians. By drawing these parallels the author hopes that together we will read Lamentations in collective solidarity with a suffering people.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572432142623,"sku":"9781783681914","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9781783681914_1385054.jpg?v=1769391956"},{"product_id":"message-of-lamentations-honest-to-god-bible-speaks-today-series-627689","title":"Message of Lamentations: Honest to God (Bible Speaks Today Series)","description":"The destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians in 587 BC is the likely setting for the book of Lamentations. This was the most traumatic event in the whole of Old Testament history, with its extreme human suffering, devastation of the ancient city, national humiliation, and the undermining of all that was thought to be theologically guaranteed - the Davidic monarchy, the city of Zion, and the temple of the God of Israel. It is out of that unspeakable pain that Lamentations speaks, in poetry of astonishing beauty and intricacy, though soaked in tears. If we neglect this book, says Chris Wright, we miss the challenge and reward of wrestling with the massive theological issues that permeate it. How can suffering be endured alongside faith in an all-loving, good God? Even if these events are recognized and accepted as God's judgment, has not the flood of brutality and evil gone beyond all bounds? If anarchy, death and destruction stalk the land, can the centre of Israel's faith hold? Wright shows that as Christian readers we must not, and cannot, isolate Lamentations from the rest of the Bible; and equally, that we should not read the rest of the Bible without Lamentations. We must still let it speak for itself, as a book for today.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572641923359,"sku":"9781789744415","price":37.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9781789744415_1625861.jpg?v=1769395234"},{"product_id":"jonah-lamentations-old-testament-guides-series-78129","title":"Jonah, Lamentations (Old Testament Guides Series)","description":"While the book of Jonah is, in some ways, unique, it stands firmly in the Old Testament tradition. There have been various suggestions as to genre, the most likely being the (short) didactic story; but the aim of the author is not easy to discern. The authenticity of Jonah's message to the Ninevites is stressed, as is their repentance, and Yahweh's mercy. The purpose of the book must lie in a combination of these themes. Lamentations is a neglected book, perhaps because it was associated with the book of Jeremiah and considered almost as an appendix. On the question of genre it has the closest affinities with the psalms of lament; but, whereas it is very difficult to link a psalm with a specific historical event or period, the five chapters of Lamentations appear to have the Fall of Jerusalem as background. While gloom abounds, the careful reader discovers the faith of the author shining through. He is a \"practical monotheist\" who interprets the castastrophe of the fall of Jerusalem in the light of his faith.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51573016723743,"sku":"9781850757191","price":44.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9781850757191_1293023.jpg?v=1769405122"},{"product_id":"lamentations-04-in-baker-commentary-in-the-old-testament-prophetic-books-series-673448","title":"Lamentations (#04 in Baker Commentary In The Old Testament: Prophetic Books Series)","description":"The book of Lamentations is disturbing, says highly regarded Old Testament scholar Mark J. Boda. It forces readers to encounter the honest pain of a community and to struggle with the various strategies employed for processing that pain. Its presence in the scriptural canon of all streams of Judaism and Christianity is testimony to its enduring value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis substantive and useful commentary on Lamentations is both critically engaged and sensitive to the theological contributions of the text. It is grounded in rigorous scholarship but accessible to those who preach and teach. In addition to paragraph-level commentary, all volumes of the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament (BCOT) series feature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- a fresh translation of the Hebrew text;\u003cbr\u003e- incisive comments based on the author's translation;\u003cbr\u003e- linguistic, historical, and canonical insights;\u003cbr\u003e- concluding reflections; and\u003cbr\u003e- footnotes addressing technical matters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLamentations is the fourth volume on the prophetic books in the BCOT series, following Hosea-Micah by John Goldingay, Isaiah by J. Gordon McConville, and Daniel by Stephen L. Cook. Series editors are Mark J. Boda (McMaster Divinity College) and J. Gordon McConville (University of Gloucestershire).","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51638430499103,"sku":"9780801030703","price":64.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780801030703_0.jpg?v=1771210836"}],"url":"https:\/\/koorong.com\/collections\/academic-commentaries-old-testament-lamentations.oembed","provider":"Koorong","version":"1.0","type":"link"}