Ezekiel
Ezekiel combines prophetic visions and narratives from the Babylonian exile. It portrays God’s judgment on Jerusalem, using vivid imagery (e.g., dry bones vision) and emphasizes eventual restoration and spiritual renewal for Israel.
Author: Traditionally the prophet Ezekiel.
Date Written: 593–571 BCE (Ezekiel ministered during the exile).
Context: Written by an exile in Babylon, Ezekiel’s prophecies (ch.1–24 judgement; ch.25–48 restoration) address both Jewish captives and neighboring nations, interpreting the exile as divine discipline and encouraging hope for return.