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The Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph, Part II: What Were the Sticks?

TitleThe Stick of Judah and the Stick of Joseph, Part II: What Were the Sticks?
Publication TypeMagazine Article
Year of Publication1953
AuthorsNibley, Hugh W.
MagazineImprovement Era
Volume56
Issue Number2
Pagination90–91, 123–127
Date PublishedFebruary 1953
KeywordsBiblical Criticism; Ezekiel (Book); Ezekiel (Prophet); Recordkeeping; Stick of Joseph; Stick of Judah; Textual Criticism
Abstract

This series discusses how writing on tally sticks is related to Ezekiel 37 and the meaning of the prophecy that two sticks shall become one. The author offers extensive commentary on the traditional interpretations given to Ezekiel 37. The second part covers the nature of the sticks themselves.