Lamentations and Ezekiel for Everyone

by John E. Goldingay

In the Old Testament for Everyone series, Old Testament scholar John Goldingay addresses Scripture from Genesis to Malachi in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply and concisely. The series is perfect for daily devotions, group study, or personal visits with the Bible.

In this volume on Lamentations and Ezekiel, Goldingay explores these two prophetic books. Lamentations is considered one of the most tragic books in the Bible, with graphic and blunt language about the destruction of Jerusalem at the hands of the Babylonians and the people s feelings of loss and despair amid God s silence. Ezekiel contains the prophet s thoughts after a tumultuous political time that saw many taken away from their homes and sent into exile. Where is God, Ezekiel asked, and what must we do for God to return?

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Genres: Theology, Old Testament

258 pages, Paperback

First published April 13, 2016

About the author

John Goldingay is David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. An internationally respected Old Testament scholar, Goldingay is the author of many commentaries and books.

Reviews

[Laurel Hicks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good thoughts on the book of Lamentations. Because of fuzzy eschatology, Goldingay’s notes on Ezekiel were not of much help to me.

[Ethan · Rating 5 out of 5]

(reviewing the Ezekiel section)

From the "For Everyone" series and following the program: a translation of a section of a text, some kind of modern story, a basic interpretation of the section in context, and an application when appropriate.

The Ezekiel addition to the series is serviceable and performs its purposes admirably: the author's translation is good, the interpretations are sound, and most applications understandable and effective.

A good basic level commentary to help a reader understand the text.