A Survey of Research on Lamentations (2002–2012)

Abstract

The biblical book of Lamentations has received extensive scholarly attention in the past decade, research that moves beyond traditional historical-critical approaches. Although these traditional approaches have by no means been abandoned, new trends are nevertheless emerging. This article will survey the diverse field of research on Lamentations with particular focus given to feminist, psychological, theological, ecological, post-colonial and receptionhistorical approaches to Lamentations. The essay will, however, begin by presenting the rich work done on historical treatments of the book, as well as discussing the text and versions of Lamentations.

Pengharapan Di Tengah Penghukuman: Sebuah Teologi Kitab Ratapan

“…Selanjutnya Heath A. Thomas juga melakukan survei seputar penelitian Kitab Ratapan selama periode 2002-2012 dan menemukan bahwa penelitian historis kritis tradisional masih tetap berlanjut tetapi lebih fokus pada penelitian melalui penyelidikan historiografi yang terjalin dengan teori studi sejarah modern. Selain itu, muncul perkembangan terbaru terhadap penelitian Kitab Ratapan yang berfokus pada 7 pendekatan, yaitu: pendekatan feminis, psikologis, teologis, ekologis, postkolonial, dan resepsi-historis (Thomas 2012).…”