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Safwat Marzouk, "Egypt as a Monster in the Book of Ezekiel" (Mohr Siebeck, 2015)

New Books in Biblical Studies

CHAPTER

Power Struggles and Divine Prophecy in Ezekiel's Time

This chapter explores the intricate power dynamics between Babylon, Egypt, and Judea during Ezekiel's era, emphasizing Babylon's dominance and Ezekiel's focus on Egypt and Judea's resistance. It discusses the negative portrayal of Zidakiah for rebelling against Babylon, delves into the theme of death in Ezekiel's text, and examines the depiction of Egypt as a monster and Pharaoh's fate in chu'ul.

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