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Title

Jeremiah & Lamentations and Work

Authors

Theology of Work Project
Joshua Moon
Alice Matthews

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2010

Keywords

Jeremiah, Lamentations, Bible Commentary

Abstract

1. Introduction to Jeremiah and Lamentations
2. Jeremiah and His Times (Jeremiah and Lamentations)
3. An Overview of the Book of Jeremiah
4. Work-related Themes in the Book of Jeremiah
   • Calling to Work (Jeremiah 1)
   • Goodness and Defilement of Work (Jeremiah 2)
   • Acknowledgement of God's Provision (Jeremiah 5)
     • Material Success and Failure (Jeremiah 5)
   • Injustice, Greed, the Common Good and Integrity (Jeremiah 5-8)
   • Faith in God's Provision (Jeremiah 8-16)
   • Work Within a Balanced Life (Jeremiah 17)
   • Blessing the Wider Society Through Work (Jeremiah 29)
     • God's Presence Everywhere (Jeremiah 29)
     • Blessing for All Peoples (Jeremiah 29)
   • The Goodness of Work Restored (Jeremiah 30-33)
   • Slaves Set Free (Jeremiah 34)
   • Taking a Stand at Work (Jeremiah 38)
5. Jeremiah the Poet at Work: Lamentations

Comments

Contributed to Digital Commons @ SPU with permission from the Theology of Work Project.

Recommended Citation

Theology of Work Project; Moon, Joshua; and Matthews, Alice, "Jeremiah & Lamentations and Work" (2010). Theology of Work Project. 32.
https://digitalcommons.spu.edu/tow_project/32

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