This work shows how the prophet Jeremiah's life and ministry has been connected to society and affected by history, as well as
counterwise, to show the effect and impact of Jeremiah's ministry.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- 1. The prophet Jeremiah
- 1.1. Biography
- 1.2. Personality
- 1.3. Ministry
- 2. Jeremiah's environment
- 2.1. History
- 2.2. Society
- 2.3. Chronology
- Closing words
- Attachments
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The main objective of this work is to reconstruct an image of the prophet Jeremiah based on the Book of Jeremiah, hoping to achieve knowledge of the historical figure of Jeremiah. The work also aims to examine some main aspects of Jeremiah's environment and to understand how Jeremiah's life and ministry were connected to society and affected by history. The work focuses on presenting the desolating career of the prophet Jeremiah, his life in peril, and the experience of violence, indignity, and virtual banishment.
- The biography of Jeremiah
- The personality of Jeremiah
- The ministry of Jeremiah
- The historical and social environment of Jeremiah
- The connection between Jeremiah's life and ministry and his environment
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides an overview of the Book of Jeremiah and its significance. The first chapter delves into the biography of Jeremiah, discussing his family background, birth, call to prophecy, and his life and ministry. This chapter focuses on the personal information about Jeremiah found in the book.
The second chapter examines the environment in which Jeremiah lived and ministered, including historical events and social conditions during his time. It explores the impact of these factors on Jeremiah's ministry and his life.
The final chapters of the work are not included in this preview.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this work include the prophet Jeremiah, his biography, personality, and ministry. It also explores his environment, including historical events, social conditions, and the interaction between Jeremiah's life and ministry and his environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary source for this study on Jeremiah?
The study is based primarily on the biblical Book of Jeremiah to reconstruct his historical figure and ministry.
What aspects of Jeremiah's life are covered?
The work covers his biography (family background, birth), his personality, and his specific call to prophecy.
How did history and society affect Jeremiah's ministry?
Jeremiah lived during turbulent historical times; his ministry was deeply intertwined with the social conditions and political perils of his environment.
What was the nature of Jeremiah's career?
His career is described as "desolating," marked by experiences of violence, personal peril, indignity, and virtual banishment.
What is the focus of the environmental analysis?
The work examines the chronology of events and the social structures that shaped the interaction between the prophet and his contemporaries.
What are the key themes of this work?
Key themes include biography, personality, ministry, and the historical/social environment of the prophet Jeremiah.
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- Ingbert E. O. J. Jilg (Autor), 2019, The Prophet Jeremiah and his Environment, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1340591
