Ezekiel vs Jeremiah: theological aspects

This contribution presents a comparison between Ezekiel and Jeremiah on a thematic level. It does not delve into specific literary issues. After a clarification on the redaction of these two books, the study moves succinctly to deal with some common themes: priestly origin, vocation, relationship with the Word of God, sphere of emotions, preaching of judgment and salvation, metallurgical metaphors, personified sword and other scourges, conversion, theme of the remnant, new exodus, future covenant, false prophets, Babylon, relationship with Moses. The last paragraph studies the purpose that the two books set themselves. The two books present similarities in addressing some themes. However they are presented from different perspectives, despite both prophets being contemporaries and are interested in the end and future renewal of the nation. The differences can essentially be explained if we keep in mind that Ezekiel is strongly influenced by the Babylonian environment in which he lived, and by the adoption of priestly categories and language.