Planted by Water

The Legacy of May Burt Persaud

Authors

  • Allison R. deForest United Lutheran Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Abstract

In this article, the author recalls translating Jeremiah 17:5-10 under May Persaud’s tutelage and reflects on the meaning of the passage for our time. Jeremiah 17:5-8 may be considered part of Jeremiah’s confessions or laments. Jeremiah can help a reader today understand the value of lament as a means of dialog and restoring relationships. Jeremiah can be understood as a type of Jesus. Jeremiah did indeed experience the blessings expressed in Jeremiah 17:8, as can those who seek to speak a prophetic word today.

Author Biography

Allison R. deForest, United Lutheran Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Kraft Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies in New Testament

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Published

2025-12-19

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 1 (2026): In the Name of Jesus Christ! Festschrift in Honor of the Rev. Dr. Winston Persaud and Dr. May Burt Persaud

Section

Articles

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