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Clements, R. E. 1929-

Jeremiah / R.E. Clements. - Atlanta : J. Knox Press, ©1988. - viii, 276 pages ; 24 cm. - Interpretation, a Bible commentary for teaching and preaching . - Interpretation, a Bible commentary for teaching and preaching. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-276).

Introduction -- The book of the prophet Jeremiah -- The chronology of Jeremiah's activity -- The structure and character of the book -- Textual and literary questions -- Pt. 1: God's messenger of doom: Jeremiah 1--10 -- Pt. 2: God's prophet in conflict: Jeremiah 11--20 -- Pt. 3: The fate of the nation and its institutions: Jeremiah 21--29 -- Pt. 4: The promise of restoration: Jeremiah 30--33 -- Pt. 5: The last days of Judah: Jeremiah 34--45 -- Pt. 6: The testing of the nations: Jeremiah 46-52.

Presents an interpretation of Jeremiah, written especially for teachers and preachers, looking at the prophetic work's message of hope, set against the background of political disaster and human suffering.

ISBN: 0804231273 9780804231275

LCCN: 88009339

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--Jeremiah--Commentaries.
Bible.--A.T.--Jérémie--Commentaires.
Bibel--Jeremia
Bible.--Jeremiah.
Bible., O.T., Jeremiah - Commentaries.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Kommentar.
Commentaries.

LC Class. No.: BS1525.3 / .C57 1988

Dewey Class. No.: 224/.207