The Road to Captivity is a study in Jeremiah about how ancient Israel chose a path to destruction. The book examines the tragic formulas that assured their captivity and offers comment on the two views at work during this period of history. Exploring the larceny of both national leadership and the religious community which combined their power is but one aspect of the sociological and psychological study of how they maneuvered their disarray.
Care is given in applying these universal aspects to current world leadership who are marching down similar avenues leading to chaos. The national mind of ancient is examined in great detail and how that common ideology caused universal ruin. Amazing similarity the national mind of today is pointed out as well as the suspect policies of current global leadership.
The interplay between Jeremiah and the false prophets who opposed him is focused upon as are various avoidance tactics employed by national leadership. Thus, the text appears as a Handbook for National Demise.
During Israel’s countdown to captivity, certain profiles of opposition appear as examples of the deteriorating rationale which was under duress during the invasion process. Many parallels are derived from this in-depth study as they apply to current domestic and international scenarios. For those who seek a chapter by chapter commentary of the book of Jeremiah, this volume works well.
Table of Contents:
The Road to Captivity
Chapter 1: Jeremiah 1-8
Chapter 2: Jeremiah 6-9
Chapter 3: Jeremiah 10-15
Chapter 4: Jeremiah 16-21
Chapter 5: Jeremiah 22-23
Chapter 6: Jeremiah 24-29
Chapter 7: Jeremiah 30-33
Chapter 8: Jeremiah 34-37
Chapter 9: Jeremiah 38a, 39-41
Chapter 10: Jeremiah 41b-45
Chapter 11: Jeremiah 46-49
Chapter 12: Jeremiah 50-52
About the Author
About the Author:
Dr. C. R. Oliver, B.A., M.Div., M.A., Ph.D., is a retired college professor and ordained minister. He has served 28 years as pastor, alongside teaching and other duties. Ministering in 53 countries, both in education and religion, his range of duties extended from establishing missions in countries to advising and assisting multiple missionary enterprises. He is credited with 7 books and resides in The Woodlands Texas with his wife, Betty.
