Class 1: The Lamentations Pattern
Speaker: Dan Weatherall
Part of Lamentations for today (2011) · 53:45
The class explores the structure and themes of Lamentations, emphasizing its relevance for today. It discusses the historical context of Jerusalem's fall and the poetic style of the book, highlighting the central role of the 'man who has seen affliction' as a representative of atonement and inspiration for the community to return to God.
Passages: Lamentations 1:1-3, Lamentations 3:22-33, Lamentations 5:19-22