Time period
Late 7th Century BC
Cultural background
The people of Judah were entrenched in idolatry and social injustice, despite their covenant relationship with Yahweh. Prophets like Jeremiah were calling them back to faithfulness.
Political environment
Judah was a small kingdom caught between the powerful empires of Egypt and Babylon. The threat of Babylonian invasion was imminent.
Geographical setting
Jerusalem, the capital of Judah, and its surrounding regions. The land of Judah was situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River.
Societal norms
The society was marked by religious syncretism, where the worship of Yahweh was mixed with Canaanite and other foreign deities. Social injustice and neglect of the poor were rampant.
Significant figures
Jeremiah
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