An introduction to the study of Ezekiel
By: Michael A. Lyons
Publisher: Bloomsbury T&T Clark; T&T Clark
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 214
ISBN-13: 9780567304223; 9780567110466; 9780567663092; 9780567663108
Subjects: Criticism, interpretation; Bible
Description: An introduction to the study of Ezekiel that lays out for the reader the central issues for the interpretation of the book of Ezekiel. After explaining how the message of the prophet was relevant to the exilic situation in which he lived, this thorough guide shows how later generations shaped, transmitted, and used Ezekiel in their own communities. The book summarizes the literary shape and contents of Ezekiel, then examines the theories and methodologies used in current scholarship that explain the formation of Ezekiel. Lyons next explains for the reader the theology and major themes of Ezekiel, and closes by evaluating how the arguments of Ezekiel relate to each other as a coherent rhetorical strategy
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of contents: title: The prophet Ezekiel and the book of Ezekiel; title: From prophetic speech to prophetic book; title: Israel, YHWH, land, and temple; title: From problem to solution.