Table of Contents

Abbreviations
Introduction
Chapter 1. The Prophet Ezekiel and the Book of Ezekiel
Chapter 2. From Prophetic Speech to Prophetic Book
Chapter 3. Israel, YHWH, Land, and Temple
Chapter 4. From Problem to Solution
Further Reading
Bibliography
Index of Scriptural References
Index of Authors

Promotional Information

This book introduces readers to the literary shape, major themes, and arguments of the book of Ezekiel, as well as models for understanding its composition.

About the Author

Michael Lyons is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Simpson University in Redding, CA, USA.

Reviews

L.’s magnificent short introduction to Ezekiel combines a refreshingly accessible guide to the ancient text with an honest appraisal of scholarly interests in this complex biblical book … [his] commendable attention to detail, appreciation of the importance of both traditional and contemporary approaches to Ezekiel, and relentless focus on the text render this an invaluable (and excellent value!) introduction, suitable for competent undergraduates, postgraduates and seasoned scholars alike.
*Journal for the Study of the Old Testament*

A clear and excellent introduction to the book of Ezekiel ... At all times, Lyons writes well and helpfully points to the main issues in the scholarship of the book, which will encourage readers to study further.Lyons gives wise and measured judgements on the issues in a thought provoking manner.
*Reviews in Religion and Theology*

[Lyons] has accomplished nothing less than the consolidation of a generation of scholarship. L.’s gift for careful attention to textuality is certainly at work; yet, as the bibliography and his own treatments suggest, he is also drawing from rich recent work on Ezekiel in particular and prophetic literature in general … L. has admirably set the stage for the next generation of Ezekiel scholarship.
*The Catholic Biblical Quarterly*

Lyons’s well-written and judiciously even-handed contribution is a welcome addition to the series ... An excellent orientation to the study of the book of Ezekiel. It covers all the necessary material, while not overwhelming the beginner nor retreading ground for those already generally familiar with the Old Testament ... Lyons is to be thanked for this fine contribution to the study of Ezekiel.
*RBL*