" ... the introduction in the [first] volume covers the entire book of Ezekiel; thus the second volume comprises only commentary on chapters 25-48 of Ezekiel"--Vol. [1], t.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Vol. 1: Chapters 1-24 -- Introduction -- Background: the world of Ezekiel -- Author, purpose, and methods: the resonse of Ezekiel -- The nature of prophecy and Ezekiel's literary style -- Text -- Ezekiel in Jewish and Christian tradition -- The enduring theology of Ezekiel -- Select bibliography -- Pt: 1: Messages of doom and gloom for Judah/Israel (1:1--24:27) -- The call of Ezekiel to the prophetic ministry (1:1--3:27) -- Signs and visions of woe for Israel/Judah (4:1--11:25) -- A collection of prophecies of woe against Israel (12:1--24:27) -- Vol. 2: Chapters 25-48 -- pt. 2: Messages of hope and restoration for Judah/Israel (25:1--48:35) -- Negative messages of hope: The oracles against foreign nations (25:1--32:32) -- The end of an era (33:1-33) -- Positive messages of hope for Israel: The gospel according to Ezekiel (34:1--48:35).

Block's work on the Book of Ezekiel is part of The New International Commentary on the Old Testament. This commentary devotes considerable care to achieving a balance between technical information and homiletic-devotional interpretation.