Lamentations of Jeremias

Lamentations of Jeremiah is a poetic book from the Bible that mourns the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians around 586 BC. Traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah, it expresses deep grief, suffering, and regret over the city’s fall, highlighting themes of loss, faithfulness, and hope amidst despair. The poems use vivid imagery and emotion to reflect the pain of exile, urging repentance and trust in God's mercy despite hardship. Overall, it serves as both a lament for tragedy and a call to acknowledge human failures while trusting in divine compassion.