Old Testament: LDS have particular interest in Jeremiah
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"Jeremiah is an Old Testament prophet of particular interest to Mormons because he lived and preached in Jerusalem during the same time period as Lehi, founder of the primary Book of Mormon colony in the Americas," wrote Victor L. Ludlow.
In Unlocking the Old Testament, Ludlow wrote: "Both men [Jeremiah and Lehi] had a clear understanding of the destruction awaiting Jerusalem and, since they actively preached this destruction, they were threatened and persecuted."Both men also received insights into future events concerning the Israelites, and, in particular, they prophesied about a later gathering when the Israelites would return to their promised land and be recognized as the Lord's chosen people. Both prophets anticipated a partial return of Israelites or Jews after the Babylonian captivity and foresaw a later and more significant return when the Messiah would come in power as Israel's great deliverer. Most Mormons are aware of Lehi's preachings concerning Israel and the last days, but they are usually unfamiliar with the insights Jeremiah had in this matter."
Ludlow further noted: "Mormons should also better appreciate how the Lord has prepared the world and the Jews for the manifestation of the prophecies, how they themselves can recognize some prophecies now being fulfilled, and how they can be aware of future events concerning the gathering of the Jews," Ludlow wrote.
