Jeremiah, who lived from about 650 to about 570 BC and is also called Jeremias, was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible. According to Jewish tradition he authored the book that bears his name, the Books of Kings and the Book of Lamentations, working with the assistance and under the editorship of Baruch ben Neriah, his scribe and disciple. The Book of Jeremiah presents him as a significant figure in the Kingdom of Judah in the late seventh and early sixth centuries BC, born into a priestly lineage and reluctant to accept his call to prophecy. This entry records the traditional authorship claims.
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Source Sefaria (JPS translation): Jeremiah 1:1
Source Sefaria (JPS translation): Jeremiah 1:1
Source Sefaria (JPS translation): Jeremiah 1:1
Source New World Encyclopedia: Books of Kings
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Source Sefaria (JPS translation): Jeremiah 1:1
Source Sefaria (JPS translation): Jeremiah 1:1
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Source Sefaria (JPS translation): Jeremiah 1:1
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Source Sefaria (JPS translation): Jeremiah 1:1
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Source Sefaria (JPS translation): Jeremiah 1:1
Source Sefaria (JPS translation): Jeremiah 1:1
Source Sefaria (JPS translation): Jeremiah 1:1
Source New World Encyclopedia: Books of Kings
Source New World Encyclopedia: Books of Kings
Source Sefaria (JPS translation): Jeremiah 1:1
Source Sefaria (JPS translation): Jeremiah 1:1
Source New World Encyclopedia: Books of Kings
Source New World Encyclopedia: Books of Kings
Source Sefaria (JPS translation): Jeremiah 1:1
Source New World Encyclopedia: Books of Kings
Source New World Encyclopedia: Books of Kings
Source New World Encyclopedia: Books of Kings
Source New World Encyclopedia: Books of Kings
Source Sefaria (JPS translation): Jeremiah 1:1
Source New World Encyclopedia: Books of Kings
Source New World Encyclopedia: Books of Kings
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Source Catholic Encyclopedia (New Advent): Baruch
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Biblical narratives
Jeremiah was the son of Hilkiah, a priest from the land of Benjamin in the village of Anathoth
Historicity
The consensus is that there was a historical prophet named Jeremiah
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His words are read in synagogues as part of the haftara
View the SourceBook of Lamentations (Wikipedia)
Attributed Works: Book of Lamentations, LeadQuote, Attributed Works: Book of Lamentations, Lead
the prophet Jeremiah is traditionally understood to have been its author
Letter of Jeremiah (Wikipedia)
Attributed Works: Letter of Jeremiah, LeadQuote, Attributed Works: Letter of Jeremiah, Lead
this letter is attributed to Jeremiah and addressed to the Jews who were about to be carried
Catholic Encyclopedia (New Advent): Baruch
Catholic Encyclopedia (New Advent)Works Attributed: Letter of Jeremiah, Epistle of JeremiahQuote, Works Attributed: Letter of Jeremiah, Epistle of Jeremiah
The fact that the sixth chapter of Baruch bears the title, "The Epistle of Jeremiah", has been, and is still in the eyes of many, a decisive reason for holding the time-honoured view that the great prophet is its author.
New World Encyclopedia: Books of Kings
New World EncyclopediaAttributed Works: Haftarah for Vayera, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Vayera, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Attributed Works: Haftarah for Chayei Sarah, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Chayei Sarah, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Attributed Works: Haftarah for Miketz, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Miketz, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Attributed Works: Haftarah for Vayechi, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Vayechi, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Attributed Works: Haftarah for Terumah, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Terumah, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Attributed Works: Haftarah for Ki Tisa, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Ki Tisa, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Attributed Works: Haftarah for Vayakhel, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Vayakhel, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Attributed Works: Haftarah for Pekudei, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Pekudei, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Attributed Works: Haftarah for Tazria, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Tazria, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Attributed Works: Haftarah for Metzora, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Metzora, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Attributed Works: Haftarah for Pinchas, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Pinchas, Authorship
Because some portions are almost identical to the Book of Jeremiah, for example, 2 Kings 24:18-25 and Jeremiah 52; 39:1-10; 40:7-41:10-traditionally Jeremiah (or his scribe, Baruch) was credited as the author of Kings.
View the Source Sefaria (JPS translation): Jeremiah 1:1
Sefaria (JPS translation)Attributed Works: Haftarah for Bo, Jeremiah 1:1
The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Bo, Jeremiah 1:1
The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
Attributed Works: Haftarah for Mishpatim, Jeremiah 1:1
The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Mishpatim, Jeremiah 1:1
The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
Attributed Works: Haftarah for Tzav, Jeremiah 1:1
The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Tzav, Jeremiah 1:1
The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
Attributed Works: Haftarah for Behar, Jeremiah 1:1
The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Behar, Jeremiah 1:1
The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
Attributed Works: Haftarah for Bechukotai, Jeremiah 1:1
The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Bechukotai, Jeremiah 1:1
The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
Attributed Works: Haftarah for Matot, Jeremiah 1:1
The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Matot, Jeremiah 1:1
The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
Attributed Works: Haftarah for Masei, Jeremiah 1:1
The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
Works Attributed: Haftarah for Masei, Jeremiah 1:1
The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
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