The Book of Lamentations and the Social World of Judah in th...

This book offers a social-historical analysis of Lamentations, focusing on the experiences of Judah's rural population during the Neo-Babylonian era. It examines how the trauma of siege warfare and the collapse of Jerusalem affected the socio-economic and religious dynamics of both urban and agrarian communities. By integrating archaeological findings, ancient Near Eastern literature, and comparative models from other agrarian societies, the study highlights the resilience and agency of peasants in the aftermath of imperial conquest. The work provides insight into the shifting power structures and cultural transformations that emerged in the wake of the Babylonian invasion.