A sequence of lectures offers a literary, historical and theological study of the prophet Jeremiah, analysing his personality, poetic styles, and the composition of his book while tracing his career through youth, call, ministry during reform and decline, parables, oracles, the siege and its aftermath. The author discusses metrical forms and provides rhythmic renderings, probes the prophet's inner struggles—protest, agony, questions of predestination and sacrifice—and considers themes of God, humanity and the new covenant. Appendices treat neighbouring peoples and campaigns, and the commentary links temperament, historical crisis and poetic form to the shaping and reception of prophetic utterance.