The book of Jeremiah occupies a prominent place in the Old Testament canon at least on three counts: 1) its massive size, 2) the complexity of its content and message, and 3) the towering prophetic figure behind the book that stands shoulder to shoulder with other great prophets such as Isaiah and Ezekiel.
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