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Why was the book of Lamentations given that title? In what way does this express a realistic view of life?
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The book of Lamentations was given that title because it was a reflection of the sadness of the ruin of the nation of Israel. This expresses a realistic view of life in that when there is death and destruction then there is real sadness.
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The book was given its name because it was Jeramiah’s lament over the disobedience and consequences of his nation.
The principals of this book demonstrate how we need to be aware of the consequences of disobedience in our lives today, although there is no condemnation, there still lies consequences. -
Jeremiah was lamenting over Israel’s sins and disobedience to God and the law—hence the name of the book. Life is difficult when following having to follow an abundance of rules and laws.
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A Lament is a sad agony filled cry of mourning. Lamentations is believed to be written Jeremiah because of the people’s unrepentant idolatry and the destruction of Jerusalem. Jeremiah had a deep passion for God’s people and Jerusalem; thus the Book of morning (Lamentation) named because of the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of God’s people who refused to repent.
The Book of Lamentations expresses a realistic view of life in that often (in general) we don’t take God seriously. We often worship our idols (sports etc.) until we lose something and then we cry out to God. -
Jeremiah penned this book and was lamenting over Israel’s destruction and sins that led to their captivity. God is saddened by our continual sins. He wants a relationship with us, but we have to chose to have a relationship with Him also. Even though we are not held captive by a different nation, we do fall captive to our sins and are a slave to those sins.