Time period
Late 7th Century BC
Cultural background
The people of Judah were entrenched in idolatry and social injustice, having turned away from the covenantal laws given by Yahweh.
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, is the central location where Jeremiah's prophecies were delivered.
Societal norms
The society was marked by deceit, falsehood, and a lack of knowledge of God, as the people engaged in practices contrary to the covenant with Yahweh.
Significant figures
Jeremiah
Connected events