To many readers the book of Ezekiel is a hopeless riddle. We may
still find many features of the man and his message difficult and
sometimes even shocking or offensive. The bizarre opening vision
catches us off guard and tempts us to stop reading. A persistent
reader, however, who meditates long and hard on individual
utterances and sign actions, will discover that despite the
strangeness of the man, this is the most clearly organized of the
major prophetic books. Individual prophecies are clearly marked by
headings and often by conclusions. The priestly prophet knew his
audience, something that is evident if one continues to delve
deeper: he recognized in Judah's rebellion against YHWH the
underlying cause of the divine fury that resulted in the exile of
his people and the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians in 586 BCE.
However, he also recognized that YHWH's judgment could not be the
last word: his covenant is eternal and irrevocable. A day of
spiritual renewal and national restoration is anticipated. This is
the first of two volumes of essays on Ezekiel and his book. The
seven general essays and two studies of particular texts in this
collection explore the times, the message, and the methods of the
prophetic priest.
General
| Imprint: |
James Clarke & Co
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
March 2014 |
| First published: |
2014 |
| Authors: |
Daniel I. Block
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| Dimensions: |
229 x 153 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
336 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-227-17439-5 |
| Categories: |
Books
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| LSN: |
0-227-17439-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780227174395 |
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