Paul K. Wason

Jerusalem Burning

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Robert Canfield develops a rich and absorbing cultural-historical narrative of the fall of Jerusalem that is meant to help us explore how such a trauma inspired—required?—a distinctively new religious understanding. While the proximate causes were clear enough—one king betrayed another—Canfield has a deeper interest: making sense of God’s love in light of tragedy. This is still important today. So, alas, is the great cost of ignoring warnings of impending disaster.”