Ezekiel (Smyth & Helwys Commentary | SHBC)
Overview
The book of Ezekiel is organized around three major visions. This prophetic book describes God’s action as king of wayward Israel. Through symbolic acts, the prophet Ezekiel is so closely identified with divine judgment that his life becomes a mirror of the judgment itself. His first vision gives him a glimpse of the cosmos under the rule of God and inaugurates him into his role as a prophet. This commentary presents clear descriptions of historical events for modern readers and relates ancient prophecy for contemporary ministry settings.
Top Highlights
“Whereas vv. 1–11 reject the cultic practice of using the gillûlîm as intercessors (cf. 8:7–13),” (Page 157)
“Ezekiel presents the God of Israel as the only one who could justifiably claim to rule Israel” (Page 10)
“again. Chaos is always present in the created order” (Page 34)
“his life becomes a mirror of the judgment itself.” (Page 1)
- Title: Ezekiel
- Author: Margaret S. Odell
- Series: Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary
- Publisher: Smyth & Helwys
- Print Publication Date: 2005
- Logos Release Date: 2018
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Ezekiel › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781573129282, 1573129283
- Resource ID: LLS:SHC26EZE
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:57:58Z