The Book of the Prophet Ezekiel

Klappentext Dr Carley's commentary on the Book of Ezekiel makes its meaning available to the modern reader! particularly by explaining the historical context. Zusammenfassung The prophet Ezekiel! in exile from the land of Judah! came! to see the reason for his country's downfall! and prophesied its eventual restoration with the revival of faith and moral responsibility. This visionary book is often difficult to understand. Dr Carley's commentary makes its meaning available to the modern reader! particularly by explaining the historical context. Inhaltsverzeichnis What the book is about; The order of the book; How did the book come to be written?; Ezekiel and his disciples; From Babylon to Jerusalem; Ezekiel and other parts of the Old Testament; The style, text and history of the book; Ezekiel's call to be a prophet; The impending ruin of Jerusalem; Jerusalem's guilt and punishment; Jerusalem's downfall certain; Prophecies against foreign nations; The remnant of Israel in the land; God's triumph over the world; The restored theocracy; The message of the book.

Product details

• Authors: Keith W. Carley, Carley Keith W.
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.07.2008
• EAN: 9780521097550
• ISBN: 978-0-521-09755-0
• Series: Cambridge Bible Commentary: Ne; Cambridge Bible Commentaries on the Old Testament; Cambridge Bible Commentaries: Old Testament 32 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Christianity, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis