Dr. Donna Petter Publishes Free Commentary on Ezekiel
Dr. Donna Petter, associate professor of Old Testament, has published an extensive free resource for pastors and lay people interested in studying the book of Ezekiel. In her contribution to The Gospel Coalition’s Bible Commentary, Dr. Petter introduces the main idea, historical setting, and purpose of Ezekiel. She proceeds with a verse-by-verse analysis of Ezekiel, drawing attention to the major themes and highlights of each passage while connecting them to a biblical-theological framework.
Explaining the purpose of the book of Ezekiel, Dr. Petter writes, “Ezekiel highlights Israel’s unrelenting sin of rebellion and idolatry, which leads to Yahweh’s unrelenting anger culminating in the fall of the city as well as God’s unrelenting loyalty culminating in the restoration of a city-like structure.”