Difference between revisions of "Ezekiel (prophet)"
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| − | '''Ezekiel''' was a prophet born in [[Jerusalem]] who lived in the 500s B.C. He was a contemporary of [[Jeremiah ( | + | '''Ezekiel''' was a prophet born in [[Jerusalem]] who lived in the 500s B.C. He was a contemporary of [[Jeremiah (prophet)|Jeremiah]]. |
Ezekiel sought the spiritual improvement of the [[Hebrews]]. He disagreed that the [[Messiah]] would be a military ruler, and instead emphasized that the Messiah would more likely be a humble shepherd. Ezekiel frequently criticized the unfaithful. | Ezekiel sought the spiritual improvement of the [[Hebrews]]. He disagreed that the [[Messiah]] would be a military ruler, and instead emphasized that the Messiah would more likely be a humble shepherd. Ezekiel frequently criticized the unfaithful. | ||
Revision as of 04:11, July 19, 2007
Ezekiel was a prophet born in Jerusalem who lived in the 500s B.C. He was a contemporary of Jeremiah.
Ezekiel sought the spiritual improvement of the Hebrews. He disagreed that the Messiah would be a military ruler, and instead emphasized that the Messiah would more likely be a humble shepherd. Ezekiel frequently criticized the unfaithful.
John frequently quoted the Book of Ezekiel in the Book of Revelation.