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The Book of Ezekiel records the prophecies of Ezekiel the Prophet who, unlike any other prophet, received his prophecies while living outside of the Holy Land, in exile in Babylonia. He called to his people to return to the ways of the Torah, so that their days in exile might come to a swift conclusion. This book is part of the world-renowned Soncino Books of the Bible series, originally edited by Rabbi Abraham Cohen. Each volume in this series contains the complete Hebrew text and an elegant and clear verse-by-verse translation, as well as an illuminating commentary digest based on the works of classical scholars. Extensive introductions provide invaluable help in understanding each book's purpose. With its compact, practical size and distinctive format, this is a highly accessible text for all students of the Bible. Each volume also contains an index and a bibliography.