An Introduction to the Study of Ezekiel

by Michael A. Lyons

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.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published July 16, 2015

Reviews

[Adam Wilcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic introduction to the Book of Ezekiel that gives a sense of the big-picture message of the book while also providing lots of food for thought on smaller details and features of the text.