Lamentations appears to be a book without a happy ending; its final comment is distinctly ambiguous. And yet is it best known for a verse that promises hope: ‘The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.’
This booklet explores the issues in reading Lamentations, in order to help those reading it, preaching from it or using it liturgically, to hear its message and meaning. To do this, we must learn how to read the book with integrity, reading the whole book with our whole lives.
This booklet explores the issues in reading Lamentations, in order to help those reading it, preaching from it or using it liturgically, to hear its message and meaning. To do this, we must learn how to read the book with integrity, reading the whole book with our whole lives.