The World English Bible (WEB): Jeremiah

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The World English Bible (WEB): Jeremiah" by Anonymous is a biblical text that reflects teachings from the Old Testament, likely penned during the 6th century BC. The overarching theme centers around the prophecies and proclamations of Jeremiah, a key prophet in ancient Israel, as he warns the people of Judah about impending judgment due to their disobedience and idolatry. The opening of "Jeremiah" presents the introduction of the prophet Jeremiah, detailing his divine calling and the context in which he operates, notably during the reigns of various kings of Judah. Initially, God reassures Jeremiah about his role as a prophet, despite Jeremiah's self-doubt regarding his abilities. The text then conveys solemn messages concerning the sins of the Israelites, their turning away from Yahweh, and the consequences of their actions. Jeremiah's lamentation for his people is palpable, reflecting a deep emotional turmoil over their moral decline and divine judgment that looms over the nation. This introduction sets a tone of urgency and foreboding that resonates throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

From www.ebible.org with slight reformatting by Martin Ward

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Jeremiah

Release date is 2005-06-01