The Idea of Retribution in the Book of Ezekiel (Supplements to Vetus Testamentum)

The objective of this book is to examine the idea of retribution in the Book of Ezekiel. It seeks to show that underlying Ezekiel are three principles of retribution: covenant, the disposal of impurity, and poetic justice. That is to say, the consequence of an act is either governed by the terms of a covenant, or seen as the disposal of impurity produced by the act, or made to look like the act by incorporating some features of the act. The present study shows that retribution can be juridical in nature as in the case of the covenant, but it can also be non-juridical as in the cases of disposal of impurity and poetic justice. This study also provides an examination of these three important ideas seldom noted in detail in current literature on Ezekiel. Annotation The Objective Of The Book Is To Examine The Idea Of Retribution In The Book Of Ezekiel. The Book Seeks To Show That Underlying Ezekiel Are Three Principles Of Retribution: Covenant, The Disposal Of Impurity, And Poetic Justice. That Is To Say, The Consequence Of An Act Is Either Governed By The Terms Of A Covenant, Or Seen As The Disposal Of Impurity Produced By The Act, Or Made To Look Like The Act By Incorporating Some Features Of The Act. The Present Study Shows That Retribution Can Be Juridical In Nature As In The Case Of The Covenant, But It Can Also Be Non-juridical As In The Cases Of Disposal Of Impurity And Poetic Justice. This Study Also Provides An Examination Of These Three Important Ideas Seldom Noted In Detail In Current Literature On Ezekiel. Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Covenant And Retribution (i) -- Ch. 3. Covenant And Retribution (ii) -- Ch. 4. Impurity And Retribution (i) -- Ch. 5. Impurity And Retribution (ii) -- Ch. 6. Poetic Justice -- Ch. 7. Summary And Conclusions. By Ka Leung Wong, Includes Bibliographical References (p. 255]-282) And Indexes. The objective of the book is to examine the idea of retribution in the Book of Ezekiel. The book seeks to show that underlying Ezekiel are three principles of covenant, the disposal of impurity, and poetic justice. That is to say, the consequence of an act is either governed by the terms of a covenant, or seen as the disposal of impurity produced by the act, or made to look like the act by incorporating some features of the act. The present study shows that retribution can be juridical in nature as in the case of the covenant, but it can also be non-juridical as in the cases of disposal of impurity and poetic justice. This study also provides an examination of these three important ideas seldom noted in details in current literature on Ezekiel. Preliminary material -- Introduction -- Covenant and Retribution (I) -- Covenant and Retribution (II) -- Impurity and Retribution (I) -- Impurity and Retribution (II) -- Poetic Justice -- Summary and Conclusions -- Bibliography -- Index of Authors Cited -- Index of Biblical Texts After a brief review of recent literature on retribution in the Old Testament, the book seeks to demonstrate that underlying Ezekiel are three principles of retribution: covenant, the disposal of impurity, and poetic justice.