Introduction

The book of Jeremiah passed through a number of different stages before coming to us in its present form. The Septuagint is evidence of rather different forms that the book of Jeremiah circulated in, even within Jeremiah's own lifetime when his ministry was still ongoing. There were initial editions of the book being produced, as we see in chapter 36 verses 1 to 8. In the fourth year of Jehorekim, the son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the Lord. Take a scroll and write on it all the words that have spoken to you against Israel and Judah and all the nations. When you finish reading this book, tie a stone to it