The Shadow of Christ in the Book of Lamentations

The book of Lamentations counsels us on how to respond to hardships with faith, grieve with hope, and find the renewal of grace during the trials of life. C.J. Williams explores how Christ was uniquely revealed during a historical moment of unparalleled suffering, and how Lamentations still assures us today that we have a gracious Savior who bears our sins and sorrows, giving us hope.

Publisher: Crown & Covenant Publications
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781943017515

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C.J. Williams is currently the Professor of Old Testament Studies at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA. Before that, he was the founding pastor of Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church, also in Pittsburgh, and served there in the pastorate from 1998 to 2005. He received a B.A. from Covenant College, M.Div. from Reformed Presbyterian Seminary, M.A. from Siegal College of Jewish Studies and a Ph.D. from Towson University. C.J. and his wife, Sherri, have been blessed with five children: Noah, Grace, Judah, Gabriel and Charity.

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"The Shadow of Christ in the Book of Lamentations is such an instructive and edifying book. Since reading it, I’ve recommended it to my wife, fellow faculty members, and my students. Now I gladly recommend it to you. One of the many remarkable qualities of Dr. Williams’s writing is his ability to communicate the meaning of Scripture in a way that addresses both difficult textual issues and thorny practical matters. Whether you are suffering from grief or loss, wrestling with the complexity of Hebrew poetry, or struggling to believe that God’s mercies are new every morning, this book will minister to you. Dr. Williams makes a compelling case for reading Lamentations in light of the hope and comfort that can be found in Christ alone." John Tweeddale, vice president of academics and professor of theology, Reformation Bible College