Community answers are sorted based on votes. The higher the vote, the further up an answer is.
Tim Maas
My understanding is that, despite the traditional attribution of the Biblical book of Lamentations to the prophet Jeremiah, and although the destruction of Jerusalem by Babylon in 586/7 BCE did indeed form the background of Lamentations, modern scholarship disputes Jeremiah's authorship, and maintains instead that each of the book's chapters was likely written by a different anonymous poet, and were then joined to form the book as it now appears in Scripture.
Add your Answer
All answers are REVIEWED and MODERATED.
Please ensure your answer MEETS all our guidelines.
A good answer provides new insight and perspective. Here are guidelines to help facilitate a meaningful learning experience for everyone.
- Adhere to the eBible Statement of Faith.
- Your answer should be complete and stand-alone.
- Include supporting arguments, and scripture references if possible. Seek to answer the "why".
- Adhere to a proper tone and spirit of love and understanding.
- For more info see The Complete Guide to eBible