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Light from the Readable Books 21: Baruch and the New Name

Baruch 4:9-5:9; Isaiah 60:14; 2 Tim 4:8, Rev 21:1-4, 22-26, Isaiah 61:1-4, 9-10. The prophet Jeremiah, because of the hard judgments that he had to proclaim, and because of his book of Lamentations, became the inspiration for the term “Jeremiad” –a mournful complaint or list of woes.  Baruch, his secretary, follows his master’s example forContinue reading “Light from the Readable Books 21: Baruch and the New Name”

Light from the Readable Books 10: Prophecy and Prayer in Tobit

Tobit, Amos 8:10, Daniel 3:51-90, Revelation 21:18-21 The book of Tobit, with all its action and suspense, is studded with poignant prophecies and  prayers.  Its first section includes a pessimistic prophecy of Amos, and the book concludes with the hopeful prophecy of Tobit as his last will and testament. Throughout the narrative, key figures likeContinue reading “Light from the Readable Books 10: Prophecy and Prayer in Tobit”