Lamentations (Anchor Bible, Vol 7-a)

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Summary: The subject of the book of lamentations
Review: The book of lamentations was written after the fall of Jerusalem, in 586 b.c. and concists of five lamentations (songs of sorrow), said to have been written by the prophet Jeramiah, but was probably written by five different others. But this does not matter. The point still remains. It comes to show the reasons for the distruction of Jurusalem, giving an expression of the many feelings after the pillage of Judea, knowing it is a punishment from god, and asking him for forgivness and help, thus showing repentance. It is packed with theological morals and values, and also tells the story of the scorched and brutilised land left behind by Babylon, in a horrific and heart-touching way, pacifist from any point of view.