Through the book, he is careful to date each message. In this study, renz argues that the book of ezekiel functions as a single rhetorical unit designed to address a specific rhetorical situation. So we hear protests, and we hear them within the book of ezekiel also, where the people of. Pdf numerous texts refer to the activities of the spirit of god in relation to the life and. At the opening of the book of ezekiel, the city of jerusalem was still intact and. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry.
The book of ezekiel stands in the english bible fourth among the major prophets. The book of ezekiel begins with a bang as the prophet reveals the. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel st albans. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. Ezekiel, like jeremiah in jerusalem, was to help the jews understand the official theology was bankrupt and that god was far greater than they imagined and was. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. An example of the first meaning of the word is in and god spoke to israel in a. Introversion and extended alternation click to follow links 1. The simplest way to understand ezekiel is to recognise that it essentially comes. Ezekiel s first prophecy was in the year 593 bc and he continued to prophesy for about 20 years. Pdf how to understand the book of ezekiel download ebook. Ezekiel dates his last message as in the year 571 bc.
Everett and to understand, these prophecies were spoken to the jewish people as the primary recipients and to the. The book of ezekiel anticipates and points to jesus christ throughout. Jeremiah was still in judah while ezekiel was with the exiles. Thousands of years ago, ezekiel recorded warnings and promises of god that are intended for our time, now. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in it is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiel s prophecy. Interpreters have no right to isolate one aspect of truth by excluding others. Thirty was the age when priests commenced their office, so it was a notable year for ezekiel. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Ezekiel uses visions, prophecies, parables, signs and symbols to proclaim and dramatize the message of god to his exiled people. It simply means human one, and dis tinguishes the prophet from the nonhuman beings that are present in the world of his vision.
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