First in a series on the book of Jeremiah. Introduction to the historical and geopolitical background, focussing on the reign of Manasseh, King of Judah and the scourge of idolatry in the Land of Israel at the time. Image is Rembrandt van Rijn, "Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem" (1630).
Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-zEFMwuPF7gBh1Mfz_VC5xsQwb724_bgBS3CpY_4woA/edit?usp=sharing
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