The Book of Ezekiel, Chapters 25-48

The New International Commentary on the Old Testament

by Daniel I. Block

This work completes Daniel Block's two-volume commentary on the book of Ezekiel. The result of twelve years of studying this difficult section of Scripture, this volume, like the one on chapters 1-24, provides an excellent discussion of the background of Ezekiel and offers a verse-by-verse exposition that makes clear the message of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet. Block also shows that Ezekiel's ancient wisdom and vision are still very much needed as we enter the twenty-first century.

Genres: Reference, Theology, Biblical Studies

849 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1998

About the author

Daniel I. Block (DPhil, University of Liverpool) is Gunther H. Knoedler Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He is the author of several books and numerous essays and has written commentaries on Deuteronomy, Judges-Ruth, and Ezekiel. He has also been involved in the production of the New Living Translation of the Bible and lectures and preaches around the world.

Reviews

[Jimmy Reagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perhaps you have noticed the widespread praise that has been heaped upon this commentary. No doubt, scholars across the spectrum can’t deny its success. Not only do many reviewers list it as the best commentary available on Ezekiel, but I’ve even seen reviews that say it is the greatest commentary in print on any Old Testament book. After reviewing it myself, it’s easy to see why scholars are impressed. There are simply no weaknesses in all the categories we expect to be addressed in a major exegetical commentary. What I would like to add to all that press is that I believe pastors can also be greatly enriched by both these volumes Mr. Block has given us on Ezekiel here in the New International Commentary on the Old Testament (NICOT) series.
Pastors, you will love Mr. Block’s passion for Ezekiel and his prophecy. In addition, you will love his high view of Ezekiel’s God. Instead of just listing copious facts, of which there is plenty in this commentary, this impressive array of information is marshaled to say something to us about Ezekiel, his prophecy, and his God.
Volume 2 of this fine two-volume set covers chapters 25-48. There’s no introduction as he did a full introduction for the book in volume 1. The commentary is in the same thorough style. For every passage, he gives a translation, a discussion of the nature and design of the passage, commentary on the text, and theological reflection. If you hold to a pre-millennial viewpoint as I do, you may find him a little more nebulous about what the text is predicting for the future at places in these later chapters of Ezekiel. You could grab Cooper in the NAC to compensate if you wanted, but the commentary still gives outstanding exegetical help throughout.
Besides being a seminal academic work, this commentary is easily in the “must-have” category for pastors. It would be a mistake not to secure your own copy!
I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

[Jeff Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This set on Ezekiel is my second favorite commentary I have ever read on any biblical book. Block is very, very helpful. Exegetical, faithful, and good application throughout! Get it and devour it.

[Ronnie Nichols · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have come to expect sound Biblical commentary from the NICOT series and Ezekiel Chapter 25-48 by Daniel Block is no exception. The reader will find a good balance between technical writing and pastoral wisdom throughout. The "Theological Implications" provided in each segment of the book are very helpful when summarizing and applying them to the wide range of information provided.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

This commentary on Ezekiel actually takes up two books and goes for a combined 1,800 pages. It's more reference material, then. It is one of the best commentaries out there, period.

[Neil White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Daniel Block’s massive two volume commentary on the prophet Ezekiel is probably more information than the casual reader will probably ever want, but it ended up being the source I referenced the most throughout this study. Daniel Block is both a phenomenal interpreter of the Hebrew text and very familiar with both the literature of the surrounding world and the archeological/historical context of the period around the Babylonian exile. I typically try to consult at least one textual commentary that pays attention to translational issues and especially with a text like Ezekiel that is both hard to translate due to unusual words and gaps. This work was highly valuable. Block and a lot of readers of Ezekiel tend to lean a little farther into source criticism that I would prefer, but Ezekiel’s history of interpretation is heavily influenced by that period of Old Testament scholarship.

[Mike Conroy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is no better commentary on Ezekiel than this one. Really interesting to read his sections on chapters 40-48 and then reading GK Beale's chapter on Ezekiel 40-48 in his book, "The Temple and the Church's Mission."

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[Thomas Carey]

Very good book