Lament, so prominent in the Christian canon, is neglected in the public worship and witness of most North American congregations. These essays by Princeton Theological Seminary faculty attest to the diverse ways in which lament is understood and practiced, and invite their recovery in all elements of the church's ministry.

Essays are grouped into three sections:

Reclaiming Lament in Christian Prayer and Proclamation

Loss and Lament, Human and Divine

Reclaiming the Public Voice of Lament