Trauma and the Failure of History

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Exploring the intersection of history and trauma, Janzen analyzes the Books of Kings and Lamentations to reveal how Kings narrates the devastation of Jerusalem, while Lamentations embodies the voices of trauma survivors. He posits that Lamentations resists any explanatory narrative, emphasizing the ongoing impact of trauma rather than relegating it to history. Janzen urges biblical interpreters and historians to consider this trauma, acknowledging its significance despite its absence from traditional historical accounts.