Both Lamentations and Ezekiel focus on the destruction of Jerusalem, an act of divine punishment for the city's faithlessness over many years. Lamentations is caught up in the catastrophe that befalls the city, and combines grief, sorrow and pleas for mercy in its few short chapters. Ezekiel reflects on the same events from the standpoint of those living in exile in the city of Babylon, but turns his attention to the future, offering a series of positive visions that speak of God's plans for ultimate redemption. His prophecies are significant for the hope they offer in the wake of Jerusalem's destruction, and for the way their vivid imagery was later taken up and used by John of Patmos in the Book of Revelation. Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.

Latest addition to this comprehensive and approachable commentary for general readers

About the Author
John Goldingay is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary, California. His recent books include An Introduction to the Old Testament, A Reader's Guide to the Bible, Reading Jesus's Bible, Biblical Theology and numerous critically acclaimed commentaries on the books of the Hebrew Bible.

Reviews
If you want to give yourself and Old Testament treat, look no further. You are in the hands of a master, and the result is as good a starting point as you will find to enter the thought world of Lamentations and Ezekiel. Such an illuminating little book! -- Evangelicals Now * Evangelicals Now *



Book Information
ISBN 9780281061396
Author The Revd Dr John Goldingay
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Weight(grams) 275g