Profitable and Unprofitable Shepherds: Economic and Theological Perspectives on Ezekiel 34
This article examines Ezekiel 34's `good shepherd' metaphor in the light of the economics of animal husbandry in ancient Israel and Mesopotamia. In 34.1-16, YHWH is presented as the owner of sheep, whose hired hands, the `shepherds of Israel', have failed to perform their duties of ca...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
2007
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Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 2007, Volume: 31, Issue: 4, Pages: 493-504 |
| Further subjects: | B
Economics
B animal husbandry B Good Shepherd B restoration oracles B Ezekiel 34 B Metaphor |
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