Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction
2. Fine Tuning the Differences Between Lament Genre and the practice of lament
Historical Development of the Lament Genre
Confession of Trust /Assurance of Being Heard
The Difference Between Corporate (Communal) Laments and Individual Laments
3. Examining and Comparing Other Examples of Ancient Near East (ANE) Laments
Learning from Similarities and Differences
The relationship between human beings and the divine
4. What is the purpose of lament?
To Give Voice to Our Pain
To Provide an Avenue to Engage God
To lead us into greater hope
5. Lament and Sin/Repentance
6. Lament and Doubt/Questions
7. Lament and Injustice/Unfair Circumstances and Anger
8. Lament and Loneliness/Abandonment
9. Lament and Sickness/Physical Pain
10. Lament and Death/Loss
