Jerusalem As Contested Space in Ezekiel
Book Description
This groundbreaking biblical study unveils the profound connections between sacred space, human emotion, and spiritual identity through an intimate examination of one of scripture's most complex passages. Natalie Mylonas takes readers deep into Ezekiel 16, where the ancient city of Jerusalem emerges not merely as a geographical location, but as a living, breathing feminine presence caught in an intense spiritual drama.
Through careful analysis of this pivotal text, Mylonas reveals how the prophet Ezekiel portrays Jerusalem as a personified woman whose emotional journey unfolds across both physical and metaphysical landscapes. The author demonstrates how feelings of desire, pride, and shame become inseparable from the spaces they inhabit, creating a dynamic interplay between inner experience and outer environment that speaks to timeless human struggles with identity and belonging.
The exploration extends beyond individual psychology to examine broader themes of purity, gender, and power within ancient spiritual traditions. Mylonas shows how the tension between Jerusalem and the divine represents a fundamental contest over sacred boundaries and the right to define holy space.
The study culminates with an examination of Ezekiel's vision of renewal, where the feminine metaphor gives way to a restructured understanding of sacred space governed by clear boundaries and restored order. This transformation offers insights into how spiritual communities navigate trauma, healing, and the reconstruction of meaning after profound disruption.
Who Is This For?
š Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages)
What You'll Discover
- ā Explore Religious aspects
- ā Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ā Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ā Explore Bible
- ā Understand and heal from trauma
- ā Explore Old Testaments
- ā Transform your relationships
