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Anonymous |
| Title |
The Bible, King James version, Book 26: Ezekiel
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Ezekiel
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger with the help of Derek Andrew's text from January 1992 and the work of Bryan Taylor in November 2002
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| Summary |
"The Bible, King James version, Book 26: Ezekiel" by Anonymous is a historical religious text believed to have been written during the 6th century BC. This prophetic book encompasses the visions and messages delivered by the prophet Ezekiel, addressing the people of Israel, particularly during their captivity in Babylon. It explores themes of divine judgment, restoration, and the relationship between God and His chosen people. The opening of Ezekiel presents a dramatic and vivid introduction to the prophet's divine calling, beginning with his unique visions experienced by the river Chebar. Ezekiel depicts striking imagery, including living creatures and wheels filled with eyes, symbolizing the glory of God. The narrative continues as God commands Ezekiel to act as a messenger to the people of Israel, warning them of their rebellion and imparting messages of judgment and eventual restoration. Ezekiel is portrayed as a watchman tasked with the solemn duty of relaying God’s warnings and judgments, setting a tone of urgency and seriousness that permeates the text. This initial portion sets up the complex interplay of judgment, hope, and restoration that characterizes the entire book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Bible. Ezekiel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8026 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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