Rev. Lane Keister

This commentary on Lamentations leaves all the other commentaries on the book in the dust. For thoroughness, yet retaining the big picture, this commentary has no equals on Lamentations. It is simply the best commentary on Lamentations. Knowledge of Hebrew is necessary, as it is a very technical commentary. Furthermore, reading critically is also necessary, since the author, while not as liberal as many, does have some liberal tendencies. Fortunately, they do not make themselves apparent very much in this commentary. It is essential reading.

This commentary is thorough, yet readable. He offers a reasonable approach to the so-called redemptive-historical reading of the Old Testament, which sees the story of the Old Testament climaxing in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The series is aimed at the pastor and the layman, and this commentary does not disappoint. Its explanatory power (those wonderful "aha" moments) is great. In fact, this commentary was one of my top four or five favorite commentaries on Genesis when I preached through the book. Highly recommended.