Time period
6th Century BC (During the Babylonian Exile)
Cultural background
The Israelites were in exile in Babylon, grappling with the loss of their homeland and the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Political environment
Babylon was the dominant empire, having conquered Judah and taken many of its people, including Ezekiel, into captivity.
Geographical setting
The events occur in Babylon, where the exiled Israelites were living by the Kebar River.
Societal norms
The Israelites were struggling with maintaining their identity and faith in a foreign land, amidst a culture that worshiped multiple deities.
Significant figures
Ezekiel
Connected events