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Ezekiel, Daniel

Eugene Carpenter, David Thompson

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The collaborative work of Dr. Eugene Carpenter and Dr. David Thompson on Ezekiel and Daniel in the Cornerstone Biblical Commentary series represents a valuable evangelical resource that brings together complementary expertise to address two of the Old Testament's most challenging and theologically significant prophetic books. Both scholars bring extensive backgrounds in Hebrew language and Old Testament studies to this comprehensive treatment that demonstrates how these books of prophecy and apocalyptic literature continue to speak powerfully to contemporary Christian faith and practice. Their joint approach provides readers with fresh evangelical insights that help pastors and Christian leaders understand and communicate God's Word more effectively while maintaining scholarly excellence and pastoral sensitivity.

The authors' distinctive methodology demonstrates the Cornerstone Biblical Commentary series' commitment to making Scripture clearer through passage-by-passage analysis that breaks down complex theological concepts into accessible exposition. Their treatment of Ezekiel addresses the challenging issues of divine judgment, symbolic prophecy, and hope for restoration, while their work on Daniel illuminates the relationship between prophecy and history, divine sovereignty and human responsibility, and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom. Their analysis reveals how both books contribute essential perspectives to understanding how God works through historical crisis to accomplish His redemptive purposes, providing readers with crucial insights for understanding both the immediate concerns of the exilic period and the broader biblical vision of divine justice and mercy.

This substantial 488-page volume serves as an ideal resource for pastors preparing to preach from these challenging prophetic books, Christian educators seeking to help students understand how Old Testament prophecy relates to New Testament fulfillment, and serious Bible readers wanting to discover how ancient prophetic literature continues to inform contemporary Christian living and eschatological hope. The authors' evangelical perspective ensures that readers encounter both scholarly rigor and practical application, while their clear exposition makes complex theological concepts accessible to contemporary audiences. Their work demonstrates why Ezekiel and Daniel remain essential for understanding the full scope of biblical revelation about divine sovereignty, human responsibility, and the ultimate hope of God's kingdom, making this commentary valuable for anyone seeking to integrate ancient prophetic wisdom with modern Christian faith and practice.

Series
Cornerstone Biblical Commentary
Publisher
Tyndale House
Published
2010
ISBN
0842334351
Number of Pages
488
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