Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes

Jeremiah: A Drama in Nine Scenes is a play by Stefan Zweig which explores the life and struggles of the biblical prophet Jeremiah. Set against the backdrop of ancient Israel the drama focuses on Jeremiah’s unwavering commitment to his prophetic mission in the face of persecution disbelief and personal suffering. The play delves deeply into the psychological and emotional turmoil of Jeremiah as he grapples with the profound isolation that comes with being a true messenger of God. His message of doom for the people of Judah whom he condemns for their sinfulness alienates him from his community and from his own family. The play's structure divided into nine scenes portrays key moments in Jeremiah’s life from his call to prophecy to his eventual exile. Zweig presents the prophet as a deeply human figure burdened by the knowledge of impending destruction yet struggling with his own doubts and fears. Throughout the drama Jeremiah’s internal conflict is contrasted with the society around him which is blind to the dangers ahead showing the tragic tension between truth and acceptance.