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Old Testament prophet. Son of Helcias, of a priestly race of Anathoth, a little village of the tribe of Benjamin. Raised to love and respect Jewish traditions, and studied previous prophets, especially Isaias and Micheas. Tough and unconcerned about the opinions and threats of others when carrying out his mission of prophecy. Prophesied the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem. The crowd sought to kill him for this, but he was saved through the intervention of Ahicam. Prophesied the Babylonian captivity of the Jews. Imprisoned with Baruch. Killed by people angered over his prophecies.
Born
- c.760 BC
Additional Information
- Book of Jeremiah: American Standard Version
- Book of Jeremiah: New American Bible
- Book of Jeremiah (World English Bible)
- Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
- New Catholic Dictionary
- Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints
- Roman Martyrology
MLA Citation
- “Jeremiah the Prophet“. Saints.SQPN.com. 30 April 2013. Web. 22 May 2013. <>
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