A theological examination of symbolism in Ezekiel with Emphasis on the shepherd metaphor

A theological examination of symbolism in Ezekiel with Emphasis on the shepherd metaphor Biwul, Joel K. Primary Author mixed material bibliography United Kingdom Langham Monographs c2013 monographic en English xvii, Bib. : 310 p. ; 23 cm 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. Not only does Ezekiel use this to show the failures of human sheperds but also to give hope to those communities they have failed. Jews Ezekiel (Biblical prophet) Jews in Babylonian captivity (598 - 515 B.C.) Bible.--Ezekiel Prophecy--Judaism Metaphor in the Bible Shepherds in the Bible Symbolism 224.40649781783689965 Transformatio Library Bandung Theological Seminary 224.4064 Biw t 02201800329 Non Fiction 224.4064 Biw t a_theological_examination_of_symbolism.jpg 90241 2018-02-22 15:12:40 2018-02-22 15:13:12 machine generated