Ezekiel and the World of Deuteronomy

Jason Gile argues that the ideas of Deuteronomy influenced Ezekiels response to the crisis surrounding the fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, shaping how he saw Israels past history, present situation, and future hope. He concludes that Ezekiels use of Deuteronomys language for his messages of indictment, judgment, and hope shows that the prophet regarded Deuteronomy as Yahwehs torah given to Israel in the wilderness.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 280 pages
\n Publication date: 03 June 2021
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Jason Gile contends that the concepts of Deuteronomy had a profound impact on Ezekiel's response to the crisis surrounding Jerusalem's fall and the Babylonian exile, shaping his perception of Israel's past history of rebellion against Yahweh, its present situation of divine judgment, and its future hope of restoration. By analyzing Ezekiel's use of Deuteronomys language and concepts, Gile highlights that the prophet not only embraced distinctive elements of Deuteronomic theology but also drew from specific texts.

The main body of this volume explores Deuteronomys influence on Ezekiel across five key categories: Ezekiel's language and conception of idolatry, the rise and fall of Israel in chapter 16, Ezekiel's view of Israel's history in chapter 20, the scattering of Israel as an image for exile, and the related motif of gathering as an image for return to the land. Gile concludes that Ezekiel's use of Deuteronomy's language for his messages of indictment, judgment, and hope demonstrates that the prophet regarded Deuteronomy, along with the Holiness Code, as Yahweh's Torah given to Israel in the wilderness.

This study sheds light on the intricate relationship between Ezekiel and Deuteronomy, highlighting the ways in which the prophet drew upon the rich theological and historical framework provided by the latter to interpret and respond to the challenges of his time. It demonstrates that Ezekiel's use of Deuteronomys language and concepts was not merely a matter of appropriation but rather a creative synthesis that sought to bring forth a new understanding of God's relationship with Israel and its future destiny. By examining Ezekiel's use of Deuteronomys language and concepts, this volume provides valuable insights into the broader context of biblical interpretation and the ways in which the prophets of the Old Testament sought to navigate the complex challenges of their historical circumstances.

\n Weight: 580g\n
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780567694300\n \n