The Rhetorical Function of the Book of Ezekiel

This study argues that the book of Ezekiel was designed to shape the self-understanding of the exilic community. It explores historical context, overall literary arrangement, individual rhetorical techniques, and the effect of the book on its first readership. This publication has also been published in paperback, please click here for details.

About the author

Thomas Renz, Ph.D. (1997) in Biblical Studies, University of Bristol, England, teaches Old Testament and Hebrew at Oak Hill College, London.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Renz
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.06.1999
• EAN: 9789004113626
• ISBN: 978-90-04-11362-6
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 169 mm x 248 mm x 26 mm
• Weight: 721 g
• Series: Vetus Testamentum, Supplements
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations