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978-0-8254-4944-4 • $25.99
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RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / Worship & Liturgy 
Kregel Academic • Rights: WW
March 23, 2027
•	 A timely and appropriate volume advancing the field of 
biblical theology
•	 Offers both scholarly and practical insight into a difficult 
topic
•	 Intellectually precise yet clear and direct in its presentation
The Rhythm of Biblical Lament
A Theological and Practical Introduction
Ched Spellman
Lament equips Christians in hopefulness amid 
suffering and injustice
F
ar from being useful only in times of extreme distress and 
grief, the practice of lament is a regular feature of the faith-
ful life in both Scripture and church history. The Rhythm of Bib-
lical Lament presents lament as a vitally important gift of God 
for both individuals and communities. When properly incorpo-
rated into the Christian life, biblical lament provides the tools 
for articulating gospel hope in a broken world.
Author Ched Spellman explores the exegetical and theo-
logical foundations of lament and demonstrates it as a practice 
not limited to times of suffering. He breaks down concepts and 
practices through various lenses, such as
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exegesis of key psalms
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surveys of Old and New Testament texts
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theological reflection
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systematic and historical theology
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practical application
The Rhythm of Biblical Lament is an accessible yet substan-
tive introduction to this topic for students, pastors, Bible teach-
ers, and Christian readers seeking to learn more about a faithful 
approach to lament.
Ched Spellman (PhD, Southwestern Seminary) is professor of 
biblical and theological studies at Cedarville University. He is 
also the author of One Grand Story and coauthor of Invitation to 
Biblical Theology in Kregel’s Invitation to Theological Studies 
series.
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