The Vision of the New Temple and Temple Worship

1. The Holy Bible (NASB 1995)

• Primary text for direct quotation and exegetical study of Ezekiel's visionary description of the new temple, city, and land.

2. Daniel I. Block, The Book of Ezekiel (NICOT, Vol. 2: Chapters 25-48)

• An extensive commentary that offers in-depth linguistic analysis, theological reflections, and historical-cultural insights on Ezekiel's final temple vision.

3. John B. Taylor, Ezekiel: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries)

• A concise but thorough approach to Ezekiel's symbolic dimensions, including the architectural details of the new temple and the city.

4. Christopher J. H. Wright, The Message of Ezekiel (The Bible Speaks Today)

• Discusses how these culminating chapters underline themes of restoration and God's holiness, while also connecting them to practical applications for faith communities.

5. IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament (Edited by John H. Walton, Victor H. Matthews, and Mark W. Chavalas)

• Provides archaeological and cultural notes to clarify the temple's measurements, priestly functions, and the land allotments in Ezekiel 40-48.

6. The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Old Testament (Edited by John H. Walton)

• Contains visual aids (maps, diagrams) and additional background material to help readers grasp the scope and symbolic nature of Ezekiel's grand vision.

7. Anthony A. Hoekema, The Bible and the Future

• Although focused on eschatology, it offers insights into differing views on Ezekiel's prophetic temple vision, including amillennial perspectives on the nature of these chapters.

8. Holman Bible Atlas / Other Scholarly Bible Atlases

• Useful for contextualizing Ezekiel's geography and for illustrating how the land might be divided among the tribes according to the final chapters.