Similarly, we have to question whether or not Ezekiel’s Sixth Amendment rights have been violated or not. Initially, we shall discuss his right to a speedy trial. Every american citizen, as stated in the Sixth Amendment has “...the right to a speedy and public trial…” meaning that they cannot be held for an extended period of time. Unfortunately, Ezekiel has been held for three years without receiving any legal advice or attention. In Klopfer V. North Carolina the court ruled that due to the indefinite suspension of his trial, that Mr. Klopfers Sixth Amendment rights had been violated.…
The author of Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible is Stephen G. Dempster, PhD, a professor of Religious Studies at Crandall University in New Brunswick, Canada. According to the Crandall University online biography, Dempster received his education from the University of Western Ontario, Westminster Theological Seminary, the University of Toronto, and Jerusalem University College. Along with his teaching at Crandall University and authorship of Dominion and Dynasty, he has written many journal and online articles. He has also contributed chapters in other books, and currently has another book in progress, which is a commentary for Micah.…
The Scripture in Forty-Two Sections is a collection of parables, traditionally considered as the first Buddhist scripture translated into Chinese. However, there are also aspects of the text that suggests that the scripture is actually a Chinese product. The reason why it is hard to distinguish one from the other is because the scripture is both. Physically, the text most likely have been compiled in China. Yet, it consists of Buddhist teachings translated in a way that makes it both appealing and understandable to the Chinese.…
Conversely, Ezekiel’s message is instructing the elite of Judah, now in exile, that the concept of the Jerusalem ideology is still intact. He rationalizes that the Judite leadership is ultimately to blame, but that does not include the future generations of Judites (Ezek. 18:14-19). He is using this concept as a motivator for them to change, stating that there will be a future remnant. He later issued calls for the wicked of Israel to turn back (Ezek. 33:10-11), and explains that even the wicked will be spared (Ezek. 30:14-15) if they restore their pledge to…
Filming has already commenced for “The Walking Dead” season 7 in Peachtree City, Georgia and the fans are out searching for clues as to what’s happening next. It could also be good news for actors who are into the series and are looking for jobs. There is a “The Walking Dead” Ezekiel casting being called out. Casting calls for Ezekiel, a major “The Walking Dead” comic book character is slated to become a new ally for Rick and Alexandria. In the comic books, Ezekiel is a leader of a survivor group known as “The Kingdom.”…
When you walk into a church you may realize that there are serval paintings, but what you may have not noticed is their significance. If you look at each painting closely you may notice that they tell a story. The Nativity with the Prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel is a piece of art history which uses iconography and religion to create a narrative. The Nativity is not only a piece of art, but it also is an altarpiece. Since an altar is where offerings for a church are held, the images that appeared on the altarpiece carry the most significance.…
Discuss the stories of Abraham and the Exodus. What origins do they signify? What are the social functions of these texts? Abram, later to be renamed by God Abraham, originated from Ur, which was considered to be a cultured and ancient city.…
The Old Testament is filled with the history of ancient Israel. It relates to us stories and facts of what the people of Israel endured, as well as what their way of life was like. In Genesis we find out the lifestyles of many people. For example, we read about Abraham and Sarahs hospitality, the Sodomites and Gomorites, who did not please God, as well as how to people acted in the times of Noah. The book of Exodus is filled with the history of Israel when they were slaves in Egypt, and led to freedom by Moses.…
2 Kings 18-25 – The story of 2 Kings continues with the introduction of King Hezekiah of Judah, who is like a breath of fresh air when compared to his predecessors. This is because he does what is right in the eyes of God and tries his best to obey His commandments. YHWH also alters the rhythm of the story a little because He takes a more active role in Judah’s history. When Judah is threatened by foreign invaders, YHWH acts as the defender of His people and does not allow the enemy to advance. Later, Hezekiah falls ill and is informed that he will die very soon, but after much pleading with YHWH, he is granted 15 more years of life.…
milk and honey comes from Exodus 33:3, God promises in the excerpt to bring the Israelites to "a land flowing with milk and honey. " The land of milk and honey is a place of beauty, life, and a hopeful outlook on the future, a metaphor for the Promised Land. Most of the poems in the book are written in first person from a woman who was sexually abused as a child and an adult. The abuse indefinitely alters the way she thinks of the world which affects her relationship with her father as well as with men in general.…
For centuries, countless men and women have turned to the Bible to encounter the Lord God, and to understand better the reality of life on earth and in heaven. From the book of Genesis to the book of Revelation, people have searched for God's truth, counsel, and words of comfort and strength. Each of the biblical books contained in Sacred Scripture speak to us in various ways. In particular, the prophetic books in the Old Testament echo God's word in a uniquely powerful and vivid manner. Among them, the book of the prophet Isaiah holds a preeminent position in Sacred Scripture, and in the hearts of many biblical scholars and lovers of Scripture.…
Prophets accelerate the glory of god in many of the books located in the Bible, they are a main focus whether old or new testament, they hold value to overall themes and create a vessel for god to shine through. There are many prophets in the Bible and each one of their tasks are giving by god. With the ultimate purpose of protecting them from the evils of the world and leading to salvation. Many Prophets follow every word giving to them by God while others run away from their destiny causing turmoil in their life and the lives of those who are around them. This paper will break down what it is to be a prophet, character analysis of three prophets in the Samuel, Jonah, and Ezekiel, then comparison between a major prophet and a minor prophet.…
In the Old Testament, a theme that is widely reflected between people and God is obedience. The relationships found throughout Old Testament were based on people’s obedience towards God’s instruction; probably making it one of the most important relational aspect. According to International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, obedience is defined as, “the supreme test of faith in God and reverence for him” (Obedience). God uses many prominent people in the Old Testament who obey and listen to what he calls them to do. For this paper, I’ll be using the story of Abraham as an example of obedience and go more in details about how God used Abraham’s life because he was obedient.…
The Adaptation of Old Testament Titles by Disciples of Jesus: Evolution through New Eyes In a 2012 letter to my siblings, I informed them that I’d be hiking the 540 mile Camino de Santiago in the north of Spain because I needed to spend time talking to God. I’d lost my nineteen year old son and frankly, I needed some answers. If saints and mystics had heard His voice, then I most certainly deserved to. As I trudged up and down the French Pyrenees and through the eucalyptus forests on the Spanish mesa, I looked up and shouted at the top of my lungs, desperately needing to hear some answers.…
Many Christians today struggle to define the right relationship with God. We often do not believe that we need to follow God’s instructions or the words from the chose prophets in the Old Testaments. Old testaments were written many centuries ago. Christians nowadays often conclude that the instructions and words of God from the Old testaments are too old to be reflected with their daily Christian living in 21st centuries. Instead of ignoring the importance of Old testaments, we need to reinterpret in modern words and absorb the teachings from the Old Testaments.…