Jeremiah: The Book Of Lamentation Prophet Jeremiah

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In the book of Lamentation prophet Jeremiah is believed to be the author. The highlighted issue that is introduced to the audience and is still relevant to this day; is finding hope and asking forgiveness from the Lord after committing sinful actions. After Jeremiah roamed the streets and saw how Jerusalem was devastating, there was pain, suffering, and never ending tragedy. Mothers used their children for food, women and men killed, children begging for food. On top of all of that, Jeremiah saw hope in the lord in the midst of his destruction and punishment to the city. The people experienced God’s judgment and faced horrific consequences, and they needed to turn back to God and ask for his forgiveness, and

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