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Zusatztext Joyce's welcome treatment of Ezekiel in tradition provides extensive discussion of the role of Ezekiel in Judaism! Christianity! and even contemporary culture. He emphasizes the foundational role of the book in the development of the Merkavah tradition and correctly opines that apocalyptic and Merkavah literature may be related. Informationen zum Autor Paul M. Joyce Klappentext The book begins with a thorough introduction to the main critical questions that arise in connection with the book of Ezekiel. It covers the historical-critical agenda but also includes newer approaches and questions, such as psychological issues and the notion that Ezekiel should be regarded as a 'character' within the book. The emphasis is on the insight that many different kinds of questions may illumine a text like Ezekiel. The commentary treats each of the chapters of the book of Ezekiel in turn. The chapter-by-chapter commentary summarizes the main themes of the chapter and raises the main critical issues that arise in relation to the chapter, before proceeding to detailed exegesis.This book addresses the historical-critical agenda of Ezekiel and includes newer approaches and questions, such as psychological issues and the notion that Ezekiel should be regarded as a "character" within the book. Zusammenfassung The book begins with a thorough introduction to the main critical questions that arise in connection with the book of Ezekiel. It covers the historical-critical agenda but also includes newer approaches and questions, such as psychological issues and the notion that Ezekiel should be regarded as a 'character' within the book. The emphasis is on the insight that many different kinds of questions may illumine a text like Ezekiel. The commentary treats each of the chapters of the book of Ezekiel in turn. The chapter-by-chapter commentary summarizes the main themes of the chapter and raises the main critical issues that arise in relation to the chapter, before proceeding to detailed exegesis. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: A Place in the Canon B Structure C Unity, Authorship and Redaction D Time and Place E Ezekiel Himself? F Israel's Traditions G Literary Relations H Theological Themes I Forms of Speech J Text and Versions K After Ezekiel: Ezekiel in Tradition L Analysis of Ezekiel 1-48 Chapter-by-chapter commentary on Ezekiel 1-48 Bibliography General Index Index of Authors Index of Biblical References...
