Late 7th Century BC
The people of Judah were entrenched in idolatry and social injustice, despite the reforms of King Josiah. The prophetic ministry of Jeremiah was marked by calls to repentance and warnings of impending judgment.
Judah was a small kingdom caught between the powerful empires of Babylon and Egypt. The political instability was heightened by the decline of Assyria and the rise of Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar.
Jerusalem, the capital of Judah, was the central location of Jeremiah's ministry. The city was under threat from Babylonian forces.
The society of Judah was characterized by religious syncretism, where the worship of Yahweh was mixed with pagan practices. Social injustice, including the oppression of the poor and corruption among leaders, was rampant.
Jeremiah