Walking the Ancient Paths
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Baker Academic (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
2019 Biblical Foundations Book Award Finalist (Old Testament)"Ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it." (Jeremiah 6:16)In Walking the Ancient Paths, distinguished Old Testament scholar Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. draws on a lifetime of study to illuminate the book of Jeremiah for a contemporary audience. Following an introduction that surveys the historical and literary backgrounds of Jeremiah, along with its theological emphases, Kaiser examines each verse of the text, explaining its meaning and significance. Every section is followed by devotional insights that guide the reader in applying the text to their everyday lives. Bibliographies in each section provide resources for further study, and most textual and linguistic matters are discussed in footnotes. Pastors, scholars, and serious students of the Bible will find this volume indispensable for understanding Jeremiah's message and how to apply it today.
Endorsements (2)
“This commentary on the profoundly theological but relevant prophetic book of Jeremiah is vintage Kaiser. Few scholars are as gifted as the author of this fine volume in getting to the heart of the message of biblical texts and communicating its enduring theology with such clarity and verve. For those who seek a commentary to help them understand the 'weeping prophet' and his message, this is the place to start.”
“This long-awaited commentary by one of our leading evangelical Old Testament scholars delivers the expected thorough exegetical and theological analysis, but much more. There are also the added practical insights gained from decades of classroom experience and a lifetime of study of this most important prophetic book. For scholars, pastors, and students looking to 'walk the ancient paths' (Jer. 6:16), there is no more informed and balanced guide than Walter C. Kaiser Jr.”
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