Time period
Late 7th Century BC
Cultural background
The people of Judah were entrenched in idolatry and had forsaken the covenant with Yahweh, leading to moral and spiritual decay.
Political environment
Judah was under threat from the Babylonian Empire, which was rising to power and would eventually lead to the Babylonian exile.
Geographical setting
Jerusalem and the surrounding regions of Judah, which were central to the prophetic ministry of Jeremiah.
Societal norms
The society was marked by religious syncretism, where the worship of Yahweh was mixed with pagan practices, contrary to the Mosaic Law.
Significant figures
Jeremiah
Connected events