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"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 29: Lamentations of Jeremias" is a religious text that forms part of the Old Testament, translated from the Latin Vulgate with careful comparisons to Hebrew, Greek, and other editions. The text is likely to have been composed during the early centuries of the Common Era, offering insights into Jewish history and theology, particularly in relation to the fall of Jerusalem. The Lamentations are a poignant expression of grief lamenting the destruction of the city and the temple, reflecting themes of suffering, loss, and divine justice. In "Lamentations of Jeremias," the prophet Jeremiah expresses profound sorrow over the desolation of Jerusalem and the suffering of its people following their captivity. The text is structured as a series of elegies, each beginning with a different letter from the Hebrew alphabet, illustrating the depth of despair felt by the inhabitants. Jeremiah mourns the loss of the city's former glory, the plight of the innocent, and the consequences of the people's sins. As the lament unfolds, it depicts the horrors of famine, loss of life, and spiritual desolation while also acknowledging God's justice. Ultimately, the book culminates in a plea for mercy and restoration, portraying both profound lamentation and hope for renewal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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• Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
• Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Lamentations
• Release date is 2005-06-01

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This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome

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