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Letter of Jeremiah
Dating
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Setting: Written as a prophetic letter to Jewish exiles being taken to Babylon
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Reference point: Expands on Jeremiah 29:1-23 (Jeremiah's actual letter to the exiles)​
Signifcance
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Strong polemic against idolatry
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Reinforces monotheistic worship
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Preserves exile-period teachings
Discovery
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Found in Greek Septuagint
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Present in early Biblical manuscripts
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Preserved in Vulgate as Baruch 6
Transmission
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Through Greek-speaking diaspora
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Via early believing communities
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Included in various canons
Language / Translation
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Original language: Greek
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Clear Greek literary style
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Translated into multiple languages
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Jerome included in Vulgate
Genre
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Prophetic letter
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Wisdom instruction
Content
The text presents itself as a letter from Jeremiah to the exiles in Babylon, warning them against participation in idolatry. It systematically deconstructs pagan worship practices through a series of detailed observations and logical arguments. The letter uses satire and reason to expose the futility of idol worship.
Commentary
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