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
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.
Paul M. Joyce is Samuel Davidson Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, King's College London, UK. He is author of Divine Initiative and Human Response in Ezekiel (Sheffield, 1989) and numerous articles on Ezekiel, and volume co-editor of The God Ezekiel Creates (2014).
"Joyce, one of the major experts on this biblical prophet, offers
here a thorough commentary on a notoriously difficult book ... a
significant contribution to Ezekiel studies." International
Review of Biblical Studies, vol. 54:2007/08
"Joyce's commentary certainly succeeds...A fine commentary that
will prove to be an important contribution to Ezekiel scholarship."
-Jason Gile, Biblical Interpretation, Vol. 18, 2010
‘Joyce's vast knowledge of Ezekiel studies, reflected throughout
the commentary, in not to be taken for granted - this is the most
useful traditional commentary currently available.'
*The Scottish Journal of Theology*
Joyce's vast knowledge of Ezekiel studies, reflected throughout the
commentary, is not to be taken for granted- this is the most useful
traditional commentary currently available.
*Journal of SJT*
[Ezekiel: A Commentary] will be useful to students and scholars on
various levels and constitutes a helpful resource for theological
and research libraries.
*Religious Studies Review*
Mentioned in the Church Times
Dr Joyce has put all students of prophecy in his debt with a clear,
concise and up-to-date commentary on the book of Ezekiel. This is a
thoroughly commended survey of recent studies of the most complex
and controversial of the prophetic books of the Old Testament. It
explains the problems and recounts and evaluates the proposed
solutions to them. From a world where temple-symbolism,
ritual-enforced holiness and grotesque visions provided an
unfamiliar religious setting, Ezekiel emerges as a figure who
upheld human responsibility and awareness of the fundamentally
spiritual nature of hope. The commentary should do much to set
Ezekiel as a worthy companion alongside the congenial figures of
Isaiah and Jeremiah. --Ronald E. Clements, Emeritus Professor
of Old Testament Studies, King's College, University of
London
"the commentary contains an extensive introduction that deals with
issues of date, place, authorial unity/disunity, theological
themes, allusions to earlier traditions, text and versions, place
inb canon, and Ezekiel in later traditions" "The introduction
is followed by a concise commentary" "Offers fresh insight into the
book of Ezekiel. Joyce never merely repeats another scholar's
opinion but always offers his own well-informed perspective. This
book is a valuable additin to the literature devoted to the book of
Ezekiel and it can be highly recommended" Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer, Ex
pository Times Vol.119 n.10 July 2008
Paul Joyce's commentary on Ezekiel is warmly commended. It is
unique in the way that it concentrates on Ezekiel's theology,
thereby bringing his thought to life. -- Jacob Milgrom, Professor
Emeritus of Biblical Studies University of California at
Berkeley
It is a rare commentator who combines judicious historical research
with genuine literary sensitivity, and Paul Joyce has done just
that in this fresh and deeply insightful theological interpretation
of the book of Ezekiel. Rich in exegetical detail but never bogged
down by it, Ezekiel: A Commentary gets to the heart of Ezekiel's
message, never losing sight of the thorny and fundamental question
for understanding the book, What is Ezekiel saying about God and
God's relation to his people? How does this most difficult to
understand prophet deal with the knotty questions of divine justice
and power in the wake of the crisis of exile? Learned, informative
and engagingly written, this commentary is essential reading for
anyone who wants to understand the prophet and his by turns
perplexing, bizarre, unsettling and oddly comforting message for a
time of national catastrophe.
--
J. Cheryl Exum, Professor of Biblical Studies, University of
Sheffield
"In this relatively short commentary, Paul Joyce - noted Ezekiel
scholar and chair of the Society of Biblical Literature's section
on 'Theological Perspectives on the Book of Ezekiel" - has given
readers an eminently readable, balanced, and useful study of what
is arguably the Hebrew Bible's most disturbing and perplexing
prophetic book... Joyce sets out to combine a number of techniques,
such as close literary readings, sensitive theological analysis,
and historical reconstruction, and he does so in a such a way as to
provide both a solid base of information for the novice as well as
some more rigorous commentary for advanced scholars; thus, the book
will prove to be just as at home on the shelves of graduate
students and clergy as it will be on the shelves of seminary
professors and seasoned theologians." --Brian R. Doak, Harvard
University, Hebrew Studies 50 (2009)
*Brian R. Doak, Harvard University*
'Joyce has produced a fine commentary that will prove to be an
important contribution to Ezekiel scholarship.' Biblical
Interpretation
*Jason Gile*
"This important commentary has been many years in the
making...Joyce's command of Ezekiel scholarships is impressive and
this commentary is fully to be recommended to anyone seeking an
up-to-date and balanced commentary on this prophetic book."
-Society for Old Testament Study Booklist
*John Day*
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.
*Journal of Hebrew Scriptures*
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