THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS IS TRADITIONALLY ATTRIBUTED TO WHICH PROPHET AND DESCRIBES THE SORROW AND MOURNING OVER THE FALL OF JERUSALEM

• A. Ezekiel
• B. Amos
• C. Daniel
• D. Jeremiah ✓

The answer to the question is: D. Jeremiah

The Book of Lamentations is a collection of five poetic laments over the destruction of Jerusalem. It is traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah, who is also traditionally considered the author of the Book of Jeremiah. The book reflects on the suffering and despair experienced by the people of Judah following the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians in 586 BCE. The laments express deep sorrow, anguish, and a sense of desolation, mourning the loss of the city and its people.

Jeremiah, traditionally considered the author of Lamentations, was a prophet in ancient Israel during the final decades before the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians. He is known for his prophecies warning of the impending destruction of Jerusalem due to the people’s disobedience to God’s laws. His prophetic ministry was marked by personal suffering and persecution as he sought to convey God’s message to the people.

The Book of Lamentations is a significant part of the Hebrew Bible and is also included in Christian Old Testament canons. It serves as a poignant reflection on human suffering, divine judgment, and hope for restoration.