Time period
Late 7th Century BC
Cultural background
The people of Judah were entrenched in idolatry and had forsaken the covenant with Yahweh, despite the warnings of prophets like Jeremiah.
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, the capital of Judah, and its surrounding regions, which were central to the religious and political life of the nation.
Societal norms
The society was marked by a reliance on false gods and a departure from the laws given to them by Yahweh. Trust in human strength and alliances rather than in God was prevalent.
Significant figures
Jeremiah
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