The Expositor's Bible: The Prophecies of Jeremiah With a Sketch of His Life and Times

"The Expositor's Bible: The Prophecies of Jeremiah" by C. J. Ball is a study of the prophet Jeremiah that looks at his life and the times he lived in. The book examines Jeremiah's prophecies about God's anger and the deal God made with his people, during a troubled time for the kingdom of Judah. It starts with the story of how Jeremiah, who was a priest, was chosen to be God's prophet, noting how educated he was and the world he lived in. It tells about Jeremiah's fight against the bad behavior and idol-worship of the people, and the problems he faced, like being treated badly and forced to leave his home. Ball explains Jeremiah to be a person who was able to overcome his shyness to do the work God wanted him to do, which led to a life of pain and ultimate sacrifice. This beginning sets the stage for a close look at what Jeremiah predicted and what it meant for the people of his time and later generations.