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In this episode of How to Read the Bible, Nate Claiborne gives some advice on resources for understanding Jeremiah. When making sense of a book of the Bible, it is best to start by reading different translations, then consulting either a study Bible or a Bible commentary. The latter come in different shapes and sizes and depending on how many questions you have, you may need more than 1 commentary on a particular book of the Bible.

The following resources are mentioned in this episode:

  1. Robert Alter's translation
  2. The Art of Bible Translation by Robert Alter
  3. Jeremiah for Everyone by John Goldingay
  4. ESV Study Bible
  5. CSB Study Bible
  6. NIV Study Bible
  7. The Message of Jeremiah by Christopher Wright
  8. Jeremiah in the TOTC series
  9. Jeremiah in the NIVAC series