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A theological examination of symbolism in Ezekiel with emphasis on the shepherd metaphor / Joel K.T. Biwul.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Cumbria, UK: Langham Monographs, 2013.Description: xvii, 310 pages ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781783689965 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 224.4064 23
Available additional physical forms:
  • Also issued online.
Contents:
Ezekiel's Use of Symbolism and the Shepherd Metaphor -- The Historical and Literary Contexts for the Shepherd Metaphor in Ezekiel 34 -- Ezekiel's Shepherd Metaphor and the Norms of Deuteronomic Theology -- A Case for Eschatological Shepherding in Ezekiel 34 -- Ezekiel's Theology of an Eschatological Shepherd and the New Society.
Summary: The use of symbolic and metaphoric expressions is common in the literary convention of Jewish prophetism. Ezekiel holds true to this prophetic tradition in his use of symbolic sign-acts, particularly the shepherd metaphor found in chapter 34. Addressing the subject of failed leadership in secular and sacred domains, the author points to Ezekiel's use of symbolism and the shepherd motif to show what society stands to lose under bad leadership and governance.
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Includes bibliographical references.

Ezekiel's Use of Symbolism and the Shepherd Metaphor --
The Historical and Literary Contexts for the Shepherd Metaphor in Ezekiel 34 --
Ezekiel's Shepherd Metaphor and the Norms of Deuteronomic Theology --
A Case for Eschatological Shepherding in Ezekiel 34 --
Ezekiel's Theology of an Eschatological Shepherd and the New Society.

The use of symbolic and metaphoric expressions is common in the literary convention of Jewish prophetism. Ezekiel holds true to this prophetic tradition in his use of symbolic sign-acts, particularly the shepherd metaphor found in chapter 34. Addressing the subject of failed leadership in secular and sacred domains, the author points to Ezekiel's use of symbolism and the shepherd motif to show what society stands to lose under bad leadership and governance.

Also issued online.

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