Great Is Your Faithfulness

View other editions of Great Is Your Faithfulness.
View books by Richard Brooks.

An Excellent commentary on an often ignored piece of Scripture. - Rated
There are not many commentaries on the book of Lamentations from the Old Testament. In fact, it is sad that this piece of Scripture appears to be so neglected. Therefore, I can certainly give this commentary a good recommendation.
The book of Lamentations tells of events after the fall of Judah (the Southern Kingdom of the Jewish people) to Babylon, and the subsequent exile of the people. Following these events, the prophet Jeremiah 'laments' on what has occurred and the state of his nation. However, throughout the account, Jeremiah testifies to the faithfulness of God. The book ends with a message of hope for the people of God in the days that lie ahead.
Richard Brooks has done a good job in writing a very clear, accessible commentary, with lots of practical help for readers. He gives us an introductory section explaining the context of Lamentations. This is followed by a thorough exposition of the book. As I wrote, Lamentations seems to be a neglected book from the Bible. Therefore, this commentary may help you to get to know it better.