The Rhetorical Function of the Book of Ezekiel

by Thomas Renz

In this study, Renz argues that the book of Ezekiel functions as a rhetorical unit, that it addresses a specific rhetorical situation, and that it aims at shaping the self-understanding of the second-generation of Judaean exiles and defining the "true Israel." After examining the historical context of the exile, the author addresses the overall literary arrangement and the individual rhetorical techniques in the book. A final chapter explores the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B000NDL8QY
• ISBN13: 9780391041622
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 8.5"