{"product_id":"9780631231523","title":"Jeremiah Through the Centuries","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWiley Blackwell Bible Commentaries\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eJeremiah Through the Centuries\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMary Chilton Callaway\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eReligion \/ Biblical Criticism \u0026amp; Interpretation \/ Old Testament\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplores the interpretive history of the Book of Jeremiah, and highlights its influence on various cultures through the centuries\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeremiah Through the Centuries\u003c\/i\u003e explores the reception history of this enigmatic prophet and his words. The book offers an introduction telling the story of the surprising ways in which both voice and persona of this elusive prophet were used in critical historical moments, as well as a complete chapter-by-chapter commentary that presents the significant historical effects of selected texts. The spiritual struggles of the faithful and critiques of philosophers and scientists are often presented in their own voices. The book offers original ideas about the effects of the “slipping figure of Jeremiah” on the developing idea of the self, shown in a wide range of liturgical, political, artistic, literary, and cultural contexts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book guides readers through various interpretations of Jeremiah’s poetry and prose, discussing the profound influence that Jeremiah and Western culture\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ehave had on each other through the centuries. Significant texts from every chapter of Jeremiah are presented in a chronological narrative as both conversation and debate – enabling readers to encounter the prophet in the text of the Bible and in previous exegeses. Throughout the text, the receptions reflect historical contexts and highlight the ways they shaped specific receptions of Jeremiah. This book: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrates how the Book of Jeremiah was adapted by readers to face new challenges, both in the past and present\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes examples of Jeremiah in social satire, Islamic tradition, political debate, and religious controversy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a detailed introduction that traces Jeremiah’s influence on events and traditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers insights into both celebrated texts and lesser-known passages that are relevant to contemporary readers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures numerous, previously unpublished illustrations demonstrating the influence of Jeremiah on traditions in Western art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing engaging narrative and expert commentary, \u003ci\u003eJeremiah Through the Centuries\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for students, teachers, and general readers with interest in theology and biblical studies, Judaic studies, ancient literature, cultural criticism, reception history of the Bible, and the history of Western civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Chilton Callaway\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Theology Department at Fordham University, New York. She is the author of several published essays on the reception of Jeremiah, particularly in relation to developing ideas of the self in early modern Europe \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e04 February 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780631231523\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378571145356,"sku":"9780631231523","price":21.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780631231523_c35df761-0f48-49e6-adda-27ca8fe50b20.jpg?v=1780143105","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780631231523","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}