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THE COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM PREDICTED, BOTH IN PARABLE AND BY SIGN (Chap. 24)
(Ezekiel 24:1-2)
EXEGETICAL NOTES.—"On the day on which the King of Babylon commenced the siege and blockade of Jerusalem, this event was revealed by God to Ezekiel on the Chaboras (Ezekiel 24:1-2); and he was commanded to predict to the people through the medium of a parable the fate of the city and its inhabitants (Ezekiel 24:3-14). God then foretold to him the death of his own wife, and commanded him to show no sign of mourning on account of it. His wife died the following evening, and he did as he was commanded. When he was asked by the people the reason of this he explained to them that what he was doing was symbolical of the way in which they were to act when Jerusalem fell (Ezekiel 24:15-24). The fall would be announced to the prophet by a fugitive, and then he would no longer remain mute, but would speak to the people again (Ezekiel 24:25-27). Apart, therefore, from the last three verses, this chapter contains the words of God, the first of which unfolds in a parable the approaching calamities, and the result of the siege of Jerusalem by the Chaldeans (Ezekiel 24:1-14); whilst the second typifies by means of a sign the pain and mourning of Israel, namely, of the exiles at the destruction of the city with its sanctuary and its inhabitants. These two words of God, being connected together by their contents, were addressed to the prophet on the same day, and that, as the introduction (Ezekiel 24:1-2) expressly observes, the day on which the siege of Jerusalem by the King of Babylon began."—(Keil.)
Ezekiel 24:1. "The ninth year." The date is taken from the commencement of of Jehoiachin's captivity, which would fix the time when the word of the Lord came to the prophet as B.C. 590." 'In the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month." This day was afterwards kept as a fast, and is still observed as such by the synagogue.
Ezekiel 24:2. "Write thee the name of the day." "The prophet is to write down the day, as a man does with remarkable days, in order not to forget the date. The object, to make use of this afterwards in proof of his prophetic office, needed to be more definitely noticed."—(Hengstenberg). "The prophet is specially charged to write down the particular day on which he delivered his message, and to announce it as that on which Nebuchadnezzar had commenced his attack on Jerusalem. As he was at the time at the distance of more than four hundred miles from that city, it was not to be supposed that the intelligence could have reached him by any human means. When, therefore, the captives afterwards received the information, they had, on comparing the dates, an infallible proof of the Divine inspiration of the prophet."—(Henderson). "Set himself against Jerusalem." The Hebrew word signifies to lie hard upon (Psalms 87:7). It is sometimes used to describe the investing of a city with an army. In the afflictions of the righteous God is said to lay on a heavy hand (Psalms 32:4). The sacrificer laid his hand upon the victim (Exodus 29:19); and the witnesses were ordered to lay their hand on a blasphemer before the was stoned (Leviticus 24:4), so in great judgments God lays on His hand.
THE LAST WARNING OF JUDGMENT
Ezekiel had uttered many warnings before, and he still goes on speaking up to the very moment of judgment. This illustrates:—
I. The Prophet's faithfulness. Amidst every discouragement he is still resolved to deliver the message of God. He will utter God's last word, though it comes too late to arrest judgment. The true prophet must speak the word which is given him, and leave the results with Him who sent him.
II. The Prophet's inspiration. Ezekiel was four hundred miles from Jerusalem, and yet he tells his fellow-captives that the siege was begun at that very moment at which he was speaking. This was a clear proof that the prophet's mind was enlightened by that Sovereign Intelligence which sees and knows all things. He could not possibly know this event by human means. Therefore his assertion, that the siege was then commencing while he was speaking, must have been the result of supernatural knowledge. If any one maintains that this was a prophecy after the event, he must be prepared to accept the conclusion that both Ezekiel's prophetic and moral characters fall to the ground.
III. The solemnity of the prophet's last word. In this chapter he takes his farewell of his nation. We are reminded of Our Lord's parting words to Jerusalem, "Behold your house is left unto you desolate" (St. Matthew 23:38). When the prophets of God speak no more to nations, or to individual men, then the day of their visitation is over and the time of judgment has come.
IV. The solemn importance of God's notes of time, in the life of nations, and of men. There are times and events in the lives of nations which historians may note down as the most important. But what different rates of importance are to be assigned to these as God views them! And so it is in regard to the lives of individual men. How different would be the calendar of our lives if we marked the times and events of it at God's bidding! "We are generally ignorant of the real significance of events, which we think we understand. Almost every person can recollect one or more instances, where the whole aftercurrent of his life was turned by some single word, or some incident so trivial as scarcely to fix his notice at the time. On the other hand, many great crises of danger, many high and stirring occasions, in which, at the time, his total being was absorbed, have passed by, leaving no trace of effect on his permanent interests, and have wellnigh vanished from his memory. The conversation of the stage-coach is often preparing results which the solemn assembly and the most imposing and eloquent rites will fail to produce. What countryman, knowing the dairyman's daughter, could have suspected that she was living to a mightier purpose and result than almost any person in the church of God, however eminent? The outward of occasions and duties is, in fact, almost no index of their importance; and our judgments concerning what is great and small are without any certain validity. These terms, as we use them, are, in fact, only words of outward description, not words of definite measurement."—(Bushwell).
1. The Lord can make known what men do, to whom He pleases and at what distance soever. Nebuchaduezzar and his forces were in Judea, sitting down before Jerusalem, and this the Lord revealed to Ezekiel, being in Babylon. It was declared to Elisha, whither the king of Syria would march, and where he would pitch his camp. (2 Kings 6:9-10.) The death of Herod, in Judea, was discovered to Joseph, being in Egypt. (Matthew 2:19-20.) And when Moses was in Midian, the Lord told him that all the men were dead in Egypt, which sought his life. (Exodus 4:19.)
2. There are some things and times the Lord would hace his people take special notice of, and keep the chronology thereof. Ezekiel must write the year, the month, and day of Jerusalem's beseiging. When God hath been upon executing great judgments, or showing great mercies, the days and months have been recorded. The day and month of Noah's entrance into the ark, and of his coming out again, are mentioned. (Genesis 7:11; Genesis 8:14; Genesis 8:16.) The time of the Jews going out of Egypt you have punctually set down. (Exodus 12:41-42); so the time of their passing over Jordan (Joshua 4:19); of Solomon's building the temple (2 Chronicles 3:2); of Haman's plot to destroy the Jews (Esther 3:8; Esther 3:13.) This shows that these events were not casual, that the wisdom and power of God were interested in them, whoever were the instruments."—(Greenhill.)
(Ezekiel 24:3-14.)
EXEGETICAL NOTES.—The prophet illustrates the destruction of Jerusalem by the allegory of a cauldron which he was to set on the fire, and having put water into it, to boil therein choice pieces of meat (Ezekiel 24:3-5). Then he follows with an application of the allegory to Jerusalem, as describing her irrevocable doom.
Ezekiel 24:3. "Utter a parable." "The contents of these verses are called a proverb or parable. It follows from this that the ensuing act which the prophet is commanded to perform is not to be regarded as a symbolical act which he really carried out, but that the act forms the substance of the parable—in other words, belongs to the parable itself; consequently the interpretation of the parable (Ezekiel 24:10, etc.) is clothed in the form of a thing actually done" (Keil.) "Set on a pot … pour water into it." The repeated demand expresses urgent haste. The pot is Jerusalem, which had become so foul as to poison all meats which were put into it.
Ezekiel 24:4. "The pieces." The pieces represent the inhabitants of Jerusalem. By the "thigh, the shoulder, choice bones," we are to understand the wealthy, the nobles, and chiefs of the people.
Ezekiel 24:5. "Burn also the bones under it, and make it boil well." "The bones that had been stripped of their flesh were to be used for fuel: those to which it still adhered were to be thrown into the pot, that it might be boiled" (Henderson). "The fire with which they are boiled is the fire of war, and the setting of the pot upon the fire is the commencement of the siege, by which the population of the city is to be boiled away like the flesh and bones in a pot."—Keil.
Ezekiel 24:6. "Whose scum is therein." "We are not to understand such scum as gathers on the surface of the contents of a pot, but the rust or verdigris contracted by copper. The moral impurity of the city is intended. The prophet begins here to give the explanation of the parable. The Jews, indeed, could be at little loss to know what was intended by it. They had already themselves bandied the metaphor about as a taunt, boasting that they should dwell securely in Jerusalem."—(Henderson). "Piece by piece." The pieces were the various members of the body corporate. They were all to be brought out, no favour was to be shown, but all without discrimination were to be put into the cauldron. "Let no lot fall upon it." No lot was to be cast in order to decide what part should be taken, and what should be spared (Nahum 3:10). All are doomed to be carried off, by death or by captivity.
Ezekiel 24:7. "She set it upon the top of a rock." "Here we have the cause of this judgment: deeds of murder are done in Jerusalem boldly and without abhorrence, by which we are to under stand the numerous judicial murders which were perpetrated by the party who had at that time seized the helm of the state, the party of the external alliances, against which all were indignant, who in the name of the God of Israel raised a protest against this adulterous movement. An example of such judicial murder is the prophet Urijah (Jeremiah 26:20. &c.)" (Hengstenberg). "Poured it not upon the ground." It was commanded in the Law, that the blood of animals slain for food should be poured on the earth and covered up with dust (Leviticus 17:13). Idolatrous Jerusalem recklessly poured out even human blood under the open sky, and covered it not up. She sinned shamelessly, and before the face of all. Therefore the Lord will not cover up her sin, but her blood shall be ruthlessly poured out in the sight of all nations.
Ezekiel 24:8. "Upon the top of a rock." "The Hebrew word signifies a sunny rock, the highest part of a bare rock exposed to the rays of the sun. In just retribution, Jehovah declares that He would expose them with equal publicity, that the blood might call for vengeance."—(Henderson).
Ezekiel 24:10. "Spice it well." "There are differences of opinion as to the meaning of this word. The rendering sometimes given, namely 'to spice,' is at all events unsuitable, and cannot be sustained by the usage of language. It is true that in Exodus 30:25, &c., the verb is used for the preparation of the anointing oil, but it is not the mixing of the different ingredients that is referred to, but in all probability the thorough boiling of the spices, for the purpose of extracting their essence, so that 'thorough boiling' is no doubt the true meaning of the word."—(Keil).
Ezekiel 24:11. "That the filthiness of it may be molten in it." The uncleanness of the pot is the rust upon it. The impurity and rust of the pot itself must be consumed by the fire. Thus when the guilty inhabitants are slain, the city itself will be destroyed. In the Old Testament, impurity is considered as being attached to things as well is persons (Leviticus 18:25; Leviticus 27:28). Leprosy not only polluted men, but clothes also and houses.Thus God's judgments fell not upon men only, but also upon cities and lands.
Ezekiel 24:12. "She wearied herself with lies." The idea is, that the pot wearied and exhausted men in their exertions to cleanse it. All the labours spent upon the devoted city were of no avail.
Ezekiel 24:14. "I will not go back, neither will I spare, neither will I repent." "The impurity of the inhabitants of Jerusalem was of the most atrocious character. It was crime, deliberate wickedness. Jehovah had used a variety of means, both physical and moral, to restore them to purity, but they had produced no effect. It remained now only for the Chaldeans to do their work. The decree was irrevocable, and the execution inevitable."—(Henderson).
THE FINAL JUDGMENTS OF GOD UPON JERUSALEM
I. They would be severe. The judgments coming upon Jerusalem are set forth under the parable of a boiling pot, tilled with flesh and bones and set over a fierce file. Not only are the contents to be completely destroyed by fire, but also the rust of the pot itself. This declares that God's purpose is to destroy Jerusalem itself as well as the guilty inhabitants (Ezekiel 24:11). They are to be burned well until the whole is consumed (Ezekiel 24:10). The blood Jerusalem had shed must now be avenged upon her before the eyes of all nations (Ezekiel 24:8).
II. They would be a just retribution. For corruption had spread to all ranks and conditions of the people (Ezekiel 24:4). Sin, like rust, had eaten into the very substance of the nation. The "scum" had cleaved to the vessel (Ezekiel 24:6). So universal was the corruption that there was no need for the "lot" to be cast in order to decide what part should be taken for destruction, and what spared. All were doomed to be carried off, by death, or by captivity. Nor were these judgments a sudden thought, or expedient—a desperate remedy applied at the last moment. They had often been warned and corrected before. God by the ministry of His prophets had effected some reformations, but the effect of these soon wore off and the nation refused to be purged of her iniquity (Ezekiel 24:13). Holy men were wearied with toil to cleanse the sinful city, but their labours were in vain (Ezekiel 24:12). She had sinned in the most open and shamless manner, had done nothing to cover her sin, had shown no signs of repentance, and had resisted all the instruments which God had used to restore her. There was nothing arbitrary or vindictive in her punishment, which was but a just recompense for her sin. The city with her sinful population were left to share the inevitable consequences which arise from the persistent breach of moral laws. "According to thy ways, and according to thy doings, shall they judge thee, saith the Lord God" (Ezekiel 24:14). The judgments were to fall upon the city itself as well as upon the inhabitants. The works of man are turned by his sin into the instruments of his punishment. The blood of Christ was shed at Jerusalem, and retribution came, at length, when Titus burned the city. Divine grace abused will bring sure vengeance. Sin must be put away out of God's sight, either by cleansing it away, or by overwhelming it under His dire judgments. When God Himself has done all that could be done, consistent with man's moral liberty, then judgment must take it course. "Thus also it was not cleansed by Christ, who had wearied Himself in labours for Jerusalem even to hot tears."—(Jerome).
III. They would be irrevocable. The Lord had spoken, and He would not repent of His word (Ezekiel 24:14). Their time of grace had run out.
"As to the principle of dealing, there is no essential difference between what God did then with Israel, and what He still does with those who stand in a similar relation to Him, and pursue a similar course. Where there is the profession of a belief in God's word, and a regard to God's authority, though intermingled with much that is false in sentiment, or unrighteous in conduct, there must still be dealings of severity and rebuke, to bring the professor, if possible, to a sense of his sinfulness, and lead him to renounce it; but, failing this, to vindicate concerning him the righteousness of God, and leave him without excuse if iniquity should prove his ruin. In the case of sincere, God-fearing people, the severity exercised will always be attended with salutary results; for they have the root of the matter in them, and are sure to profit by the chastening of the Lord. But with those who have the profession only, without the principle of true godliness, the iniquity is clung to in spite of all the severity that is exercised, until the wrath falls on them to the uttermost. There may be signs of the Divine displeasure sufficient to startle the tender conscience, and call for deep humiliation of spirit, while nothing appears outwardly wrong, and all may even wear a smiling aspect as far as regards social and public relations. Should there be a restraining of Divine grace within, an absence of spiritual refreshment, a felt discomfort of mind, or an obvious withdrawal of spiritual privileges, there is beyond doubt the commencement of a work of judgment; and if such marks of God's displeasure are slighted, others of a more severe and alarming kind may assuredly be looked for. But as men's tempers and circumstances in life are infinitely varied, so there is a corresponding variety in the methods employed by God to check the risings of sin, and expel its poison from the heart. And it is the part of spiritual wisdom to seek for the wakeful ear and the discerning eye, which may enable one to catch even the earliest intimations of God's displeasure, and so improve these as to render unnecessary the heavier visitations of wrath."—(Fairbairn.)
Verses 15-27
(Ezekiel 24:15-27.)
EXEGETICAL NOTES—"With a view to affect more deeply the minds of his fellow-captives Ezekiel had announced to him the disseverance of the tenderest of all earthly ties—the removal of her on whom he had ever been accustomed to look with affection and delight. This removal of his beloved wife was to be effected by a stroke, i.e., in so sudden and striking a manner as to show that it was an immediate visitation of God. Distressing, however, as this event would be, the prophet is commanded to exhibit no tokens of grief on the occasion."—(Henderson.)
Ezekiel 24:16. "The desire of thine eyes." Heb. "The delight of thine eyes,"—thus describing the prophet's wife. A stroke. A sudden death inflicted by God. The word is the same as that which is rendered "plague" (Numbers 14:37; Numbers 17:13; 2 Samuel 24:21; 2 Samuel 24:25).
Ezekiel 24:17. "Forbear to cry." Heb. "Be silent." The prophet was to check the emotions which he would naturally feel. They are to be repressed by a solemn sense of God's having interposed (Leviticus 10:7; Leviticus 21:10; Leviticus 21:12; Psalms 39:9). "Make no mourning for the dead." "Though the High Priest was interdicted mourning for any person whatever (Leviticus 21:10), the ordinary priests were permitted to mourn for near relatives (Leviticus 21:2-3). Ezekiel, therefore, though of priestly descent, would have been under no restriction in this respect. He was, however, on the present occasion, though of the most trying nature, to appear as usual, not laying aside his turban and instead of it casting ashes on his head, nor going barefooted, nor covering the upper lip together with its moustachio (Leviticus 13:45; Micah 3:7). Neither was he to partake of the food which it was customary for friends to bring in token of their sympathy with the mourners. This in the original is called bread of men, i.e., what men usually furnish on such occasions."—(Henderson.) "By the bread of men is meant that bread which the people were accustomed to send to the house of mourning in cases of death, to manifest their sympathy and to console and refresh the mourners, a custom which gave rise in the course of time to that of formal funeral meals. These are not mentioned in the Old Testament; but the sending of bread or food to the house of mourning is clearly referred to in Deuteronomy 26:14; Hosea 9:4; Jeremiah 16:7.—(Keil.)
Ezekiel 24:18. "I did in the morning as I was commanded." On the morning following the death of his wife.
Ezekiel 24:21. "I will profane My sanctuary." The profanation of the temple would be accomplished by its destruction. "The excellency of your strength." "Israel based its might and strength upon the temple as the scene of the gracious presence of God, living in the hope that the Lord would not give up his sanctuary to the heathen to be destroyed, but would defend the temple, and therewith Jerusalem and its inhabitants (Jeremiah 7:4)"(Keil). "Your sons and your daughters." "Many parents might, when they were carried away from Jerusalem, have been under the necessity of leaving their children of tender age behind them. These the Chaldeans should mercilessly put to the sword."—Henderson.
Ezekiel 24:23. "Ye shall pine away for your iniquities." The thought of their personal guilt would swallow up all the sorrows of bereavement. They would be made to feel that their own sins had brought all this overwhelming trouble upon them. "Mourn one toward another." "Though prevented, by the circumstances in which they were placed in the land of their conquerors, from making any public manifestation of their sorrow, they would privately one to another give expression to their feelings of grief."—Henderson.
Ezekiel 24:24. "Thus Ezekiel is a sign unto you." "It is not an unexampled thing for the sacred writers to introduce their own names into their productions (Exodus 2:11; Numbers 12:3; Isaiah 20:3; Isaiah 20:3; Daniel 8:27). Ezekiel was a sign or significant typical representation, foreshadowing what was to take place in the experience of his countrymen. When the thing signified should happen, it would be an indubitable proof that Jehovah had revealed the event beforehand to his servant."—(Henderson).
Ezekiel 24:25. Their strength. The word means rather "stronghold" or "fortress." This was the temple in which they trusted, forgetting their true "fortress-rock" (Isaiah 17:10).
Ezekiel 24:26. "In that day." This, like the expression "in the day," in Ezekiel 24:25, refers to that day in which the temple was destroyed and the fugitive made his escape.
Ezekiel 24:27. "In that day shall thy mouth be opened to him which is escaped." "The day is referred to on which the fugitive arrived at the Chebar with the melancholy news. From the time of the temple's actual destruction until this messenger should arrive the prophet ceased from his public labours, meanwhile leaving his predictions to produce their natural effect; but then he was again to stand forth, and pointedly appeal to the issue in proof of his divine commission."—(Henderson).
JERUSALEM'S DESTRUCTION TYPIFIED BY THE DEATH OF EZEKIEL'S WIFE
Ezekiel himself is now to be a "sign" unto them by his personal calamities and sorrows. He was a highly gifted man, and called to an honourable office, but corresponding to this height of privilege is a depth of sorrow. The chosen symbol of Jerusalem's destruction was to be the occasion of pain and grief to him. But he is taught to set the claims of his duty and of his office higher than those of natural affection. His bereavement is here regarded rather in its bearing on public utility than on his domestic happiness. It is as a man of sorrows that he shall accomplish his prophetic mission. In his deepest afflictions he shall be powerful, as never before, to arouse the people to repentance. His ministry, like that of a greater Prophet, exemplifies the power of the Cross. The death of Ezekiel's wife is here regarded as a type of the destruction of the city.
I. It would be a manifest visitation of God. "Son of man, behold I take away from thee the desire of thine eyes with a stroke" (Ezekiel 24:16.) The hand of God was to be specially evident. "A stroke," implying an action directed by an intelligent will; a calamity also sudden, like that of the pestilence which walketh in darkness. "In the day" (Ezekiel 24:25), the time of judgment was fixed. The destruction of the devoted city would be brought about, not by the accidents of history as men count them, but by the evident working of God's will. The prophet had long known of the Divine purpose. For five years he had prophesied in dumb show, by parable, and by allegory of the final destruction of Jerusalem. Everything possible had been done to show the hand of God plainly revealed in this solemn work of judgment. Thus all will be forced at length to acknowledge the prophet's Divine mission.
II. It would be an overwhelming sorrow. "Neither shalt thou mourn nor weep, neither shall thy tears run down" (Ezekiel 24:16). The prophet is also forbidden to observe the sad customs of the house of mourning (Ezekiel 24:17). The "sign" was to be the most solemn and expressive of all,—the sign of a silent sorrow. The grief would prove too deep for tears, too serious for the outward trappings of woe. It is a common saying, that "there is no sorrow like a dry sorrow." It is saddest of all when the burden of the heart can find no relief in tears.
II. It would bring home to them the greatness of their sin. The prophet's silent sorrow was a type of the fact that his guilty nation would be brought solemnly to acknowledge that God had interposed. When His hand is made bare in judgment, the confession must be, "I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because Thou didst it" (Psalms 39:9). The inhabitants of the city would be overcome with such a sense of guilt that it would swallow up every thought of bereavement (Ezekiel 24:23). They would now begin to receive the prophet's message seriously, asking the question in solemn earnestness, "Wilt thou not tell us what these things are to us?" (Ezekiel 24:19). They now begin to learn that the prophet is a "sign" unto them. Not only his words, but the stern realities of his life bear witness for God. The ruin of their city, now plainly seen to be a just judgment of God, would be an all-absorbing topic of conversation. They would be able to talk of nothing else, but "mourn one towards another" (Ezekiel 24:23). They would believe a human messenger when he comes to tell them a disastrous piece of news (Ezekiel 24:26). Thus they are compelled by stern facts to accept the prophet's message, though they had long refused to believe him.
IV. It would bring them to the true knowledge of God (Ezekiel 24:27). The prophet had revealed the mind and will of God, but he was not believed. Now he shall speak with a power of instant conviction, for the messenger of evil tidings has arrived with news of the judgments which he had so long threatened in vain. He had laid before them the principles of righteousness, but now these are wrought out in stern facts to which they must listen. His words are now corroborated by a human messenger (Ezekiel 24:27). Thus the solemn realities of things, the solemnities of judgment must, sooner or later, be brought home to impenitent sinners, "Thou shalt be a sign unto them, and they shall know that I am the Lord."
1. The resting in holy things, causes God to remove them, how dear soever they be unto us. "I will profane My sanctuary." You confide in the outward means, you are taken with the outward splendour of the ceremonies and pomp of the Temple, but the spiritual true worship ye mind not. The temple, city and state are dearer to you than I am. Why is the Temple, and not Myself, "the excellency of your strength?" Why is that "the desire of your eyes," and not Myself, who fill the Temple with My glory? Why are you troubled that it should be laid in the dust, and care not that My honour, My glory, My name are profaned amongst you!
2. Men's sins sometimes bring them into such straits that though they have lost their dearest comforts, yet they dare not outwardly manifest sorrow for them. It was sad to lose their dearest comforts, and more sad that they might not ease their hearts by tears or sighings, and most sad that they must show no respect to their dead friends by any funeral rites. Jeremiah had predicted this sad condition (Jeremiah 16:6-7).
3. God may put His own faithful servants upon hard and unwonted things, thereby to declare what shall be the condition of the wicked. "Thus Ezekiel is unto you a sign." He hath not been suffered to mourn or weep; and why so? that he may be a sign unto you. You would not be taught by his doctrine, now you must be taught by his example; "according to all that he hath done shall ye do." The things are harsh and unnatural that I (Ezekiel) have done, but it is for your sakes that I am put upon them; and ye shall do as I have done. Thus Isaiah was a sign (Isaiah 20:3).
4. Signs accomplished convince men of the truth and just proceedings of God. By the fulfilling of this sign foretold, ye shall be so convinced as to acknowledge Ezekiel was a true sign, made so by Me, and that I have dealt justly with you for your iniquities, in bringing you into such straits, as not to dare to mourn openly for your miseries. If Ezekiel have nothing to object against Me, from whom, being innocent, I took away the desire of his eyes, and forbade him to mourn for her; what can you object against Me, being so guilty as none more, if I send away your desirable things, and hem you about with my judgments and enemies, that you shall not dare to mourn?—Greenhill.
Exell, Joseph S. "Commentary on Ezekiel 24". Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary. https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/phc/ezekiel-24.html. Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1892.


Newtown News: Vote for me and I will get the rubbish removed ???
"Well done Desmond for highlighting the nastiness we the resident of Newtown have to live in, walk pass and tired of reporting to the council and nothing been done . It so happened that I had a knock on my door yes'day from "Councillor Ziaul Islam"... I to showed him all the rubbish on my road and I named and shamed the residence who have been doing this... He promised he would do something if he got my vote... Told him - he has done nothing before for us before, so my vote is going elsewhere !!!! He wasn't to impressed.... Told him what he is doing is "to little and it's to LATE" !!!!!#"
Furthermore, my video's on Facebook and twitter last night with comments from residents are very powerful as they clearly highlight the issues that many of them are facing. The number of flies and smell are highly concerning and to know that the existing Councillor is using his failure to represent Newtown for the past 12 years as a mechanism to get vote is shocking.
For residents, the rubbish in Lennox Street is with waste management and they have confirmed they will deal with this as soon as possible.
I intend to earn your vote and not blackmail you for it and I'm here for "everyone and not the chosen few".
Newtown News: Where is the Community??
Visiting Pannel Croft Village is not an unusual event for me. Indeed the existing Councillors have probably between them, been there on less than 10 occasions.
Pannel Croft Village is a good example of our diversity not only being embraced, but, has a clear sense of Community and not spin.
Clearly, today beyond Pannel croft we do ask where is the Community in Newtown. We are aware of the lack of facilities, the lack of hope owing to the condition of the area, which has just been neglected and also where is that all important cohesive plan to rebuild the area on all levels.
I have been on the doorsteps and others will be also. Ask them about their plans and how they intend to sort out issues that affect your daily lives? Ask them where have they been and why are they turning up now? Ask them how do you get access to them? ask them about surgeries? ask them about The drum & Newtown Community Centre? This is just the start, the point is question them about what impacts upon your area and not just that how do they intend to rebuild your community?
Basically, let me justify knocking your door including me and let them earn your vote and no take anything for granted.
This is your time in Newtown and on 3rd May the power is with you and no-one else.
Just ensure you vote for the person that will be there for "everyone and not the chosen few" and that's me Desmond Jaddoo.
This is an issue that I have been working on for a while now.
I am currently working on a programme to be implemented in Newtown on tackling this issue very shortly.
After the Elections, I will be launching a public consultation in Newtown on this as this is about improving the area for everyone and making the streets of Newtown safer for everyone.
This will be a plan "for everyone and not the chosen few".
It has been made clear to me on the doorsteps of Newtown, that the access to Council Services has been a major problem, wing to telephone access and online access not being of the standard of a face to face service.
Since the closure of Newtown neighbourhood Office to the people of Newtown many are struggling to access local authority services, which was highlighted to me with the fact that some newly let homes and also temporary accommodation units, are still waiting for their wheelie bins, which has exacerbated the rubbish/litter issue plaguing the area.
I will look into ensuring that access is easier for residents and will be seeking for the Council to have mobile community based access points periodically, in order to deal with these issues.
Furthermore, I will arrange to walk all tower/maisonette blocks and the estates generally on a quarterly basis with Waste Management, the Housing Department and the Police as standard along with any other relevant agencies in order to ensure that we keep on top of the issues that are negatively impacting of your daily lives in Newtown and off course you will be more than welcomed to attend also.
All you have to do is to vote for Desmond Jaddoo on Thursday 3rd may 2018, who is here for "everyone and not the chosen few"
Newtown News: Who is prepared to work for you.
A short and brief note asking you a simple question "who is prepared to work for you in Newtown?".
It is refreshing to know that you are responding to me when I put my flier through your letter box. Furthermore, having walk the whole area, there is a clear need for transparent and accountable leadership in order to bring about the changes needed to improve your daily lives.
Remember, Leaders at there to serve and not be served.
You have been let down and it is now time for you to speak out and invoke the change you want to see in Newtown on Thursday 3rd May 2018.
You have until midnight to register to vote and you can simply do it here https://www.yourvotematters.co.uk/.
The choice is yours. Who will be there for "everyone and not the chosen few"?
Time to start thinking and time to be heard on Thursday 3rd May 2018.
Effective Leadership and Representation for all.
Making Newtown, and area of opportunity that is brighter, greener, safer and better for all.
Newtown News: The never ending story.
Having visited every street, maisonette block, multi story block and low rise block in Newtown; the constant complaint from residents is that the area is run down and covered in rubbish that is some cases were causing as horrible stench and in some cases rat infestation.
Residents a have felt isolated as they have had nowhere to turn in order to seek help. Clearly this is unsatisfactory and is just not good enough. Furthermore, the communal walkways have some very dangerous paving slabs which an84 years old lady advised me that she a loose slab almost caused her to fall.
The overgrown trees and their large roots are also damaging communal walkways require urgent attention.
The existing Councillors should have dealt with a lot of these issues, however, here's the big question what have they been doing and why are there so many unaddressed issues in Newtown.
It is clear to me that they are guilty of failing the people of Newtown and it is time for a fresh start. On Thursday 3rd May lets give Newtown a fresh start and clean it up in more ways than just one. Vote for Desmond Jaddoo who is "hear for everyone and not the chosen few".
Whilst out yesterday, many residents were surprised to see me not only handing out my own leaflets, but, also the interest that I have in them, their families and also Newtown. One resident said " the area is dirty and not good for our children and it is good to see that you are prepared to work".
This was a common trend for the whole day.
In Great Hampton Row a group of young men asked " how are t=you going to help us, are you going to swamp the area with Police and move us on?" He was shocked when I told him that I would be prepared to work with them in order to assist in the creation of greater opportunities for them to move on with their lives and not become statistics.
Clearly, after years of neglect by Councillors who have failed to do their job, it is clear that Newtown is seeking a fresh start and this can commence on May 3rd with you voting for the only choice for progress "Desmond Jaddoo" who is here for "everyone and not the chosen few" .
Newtown News: Joined up action gets the job done.
Yesterday morning I was sent a photograph of rubbish which had accumulated outside Hodgson Tower Newtown by a resident.
Following my referral it was promptly cleared by waste management. This clearly joined all of the dots, being the resident was able to contact their would be elected representative who was able to refer the matter, for action and the job got done.
It was a simple case of being able to obtain access.
Following this, the source of the rubbish had been established, however, it does actually raise other questions as to the failure to provide wheelie bins to recently re-commissioned properties for homeless families.
In any case that another job to get done, however, a simple message to the people of Newtown is that a vote for Desmond Jaddoo on 3rd may is a vote that will ensure the tasks in Newtown get done for "everyone and not the chosen few".
Newtown News: "Why are our children being exposed to this?"
A comment made by a residents of Newtown this morning that was forwarded me the picture of a scene in Markford Walk which has only increased.
He also explained to me the underlying issues surrounding this rubbish mound, which I intend to address also, which should have been addressed by the three local Councillors, which he did not even know their names. So what have they really been doing.
Clearly, this is just a lack of interest and this is a common trend by residents which has only sought to increase voter apathy in Newtown.
The chilling statement by this resident was a simple one "what hope is there for our children" and "why are our children being exposed to this?"
At a time when we are concerned about the future of our young people this is not a good scene for them to have to face daily.
It is my intention to ensure that the future is brighter by addressing these issues.
Please keep the information rolling in "I'm here working for you already and will continue to do so a your Councillor from 3rd May. A vote for me is a vote 4 change and will give Newtown the voice it desperately needs", for "everyone and not the chosen few"
In the past 48 hours, I can confirm that I have visited all 20 Tower Blocks in Newtown owned by Birmingham Housing Department.
Some were ok and some were very well not so ok.
It is clear from my previous experience that despite cosmetic appearances, not much has changed and conditions in some cases should be far better than they are now.
Also the withdrawal of the concierge service has impacted upon residents feeling safe in addition to the increasing anti-social behaviour, drug dealing and using in the communal areas and in fact access to services also. Some residents are advising me that the additional sums for concierge and cleaning are still in their rent but they are not receiving these services.
Well let me make it clear, this will be addressed and your vote for me on Thursday 3rd May will ensure that the Housing Department delivers the required service to you the residents.
These are important issues for you and these flats are your home and you have a right to feel safe, secure and have a decent environment for you, your family and your visitors.
This is a message to "everyone and not the chosen few".


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Look up outcast in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
Outcast or Outcasts may refer to:
Outcast (person), a person with social stigma or untouchability
1 Literature
1.1 Outcast
1.2 The Outcast
2.1 Album
2.2 Songs
3 Television
6 Other uses
LiteratureEdit
OutcastEdit
Outcast (Paver novel), a 2007 book by Michelle Paver
Outcast (play), by Hubert Henry Davies
Outcast (Warriors), the third novel in the Warriors: Power of Three series, by Erin Hunter
Outcast (Star Wars novel), the first book in the Fate of the Jedi series, by Aaron Allston
Outcast (Ballas novel), a 1991 book by Iraqi-Israeli author Shimon Ballas
Outcast (Sutcliff novel), a 1955 children's historical-fiction novel by British author Rosemary Sutcliff
Outcast (magazine), a controversial queer magazine in the United Kingdom
Outcast (comic book), a 2014 comic book written by Robert Kirkman for Image Comics
Outcasts (DC Comics), a mini-series by John Wagner and Cam Kennedy for DC Comics
Outcasts (Marvel Comics Subterranea), a group of supervillains from Marvel Comics
Outcasts (Marvel Comics mercenaries), a group of fictional mercenaries from Marvel Comics
Outcasts (Marvel Comics mutants), a group of fictional mutants from Marvel Comics
The OutcastEdit
The Outcast (anthology), the seventh short story collection published by the Canberra Speculative Fiction Guild
The Outcast (manga), an original English-language manga published by Seven Seas Entertainment
The Outcast, a young-adult novel by Patricia Bernard
The Outcast, a novel by Sadie Jones
The Outcast, book of Guardians of Ga'Hoole series
The Outcast, an illustrated pamphlet of poetry by James Stephens for Faber
The Outcasts (Brotherband), the first novel in the Brotherband series by John Flanagan
The Outcasts (play), an 1884 Bulgarian play
The Outcasts, a 2004 novel by L. S. Matthews
The Outcasts, a 1962 novel by Edith Sitwell
The Outcast (novel), a 1993 novel by Simon Hawke
MusicEdit
Outkast, an American hip hop duo based in East Point, Georgia
The Outcasts (Belfast band), a punk band from Belfast formed in the 1970s
The Outcasts (Texas band), a 1960s American band from Texas
Outcast, signed to Listenable Records, France
The Outcasts, a 1960s band from Manhasset, New York, whose recordings were reissued by Cicadelic (Collectables)
The Outcasts, a 1960s band that became Gary Puckett & The Union Gap
Outcast, duo of Richard Brown and Beaumont Hannant
The Outcast Band, English alternative rock band
AlbumEdit
Outcast (Kreator album), 1997
Outcast (Ektomorf album), 2006
Outcasts (Freak of Nature album), compilation
Outcasts (Palisades album), 2013
SongsEdit
"Outcast", a 1964 single by Eddie & Ernie, covered by The Animals on the album Animalisms
"Outcast", the fourth movement of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells III
"The Outcast", a song from Dropkick Murphys album Blackout
"Outcast", a song by Kerrie Roberts on the 2010 album Kerrie Roberts
"Outcast", an original song sung by the New Directions in Season 4 of Glee
TelevisionEdit
Outcasts (TV series), a BBC sci-fi series broadcast in 2011
Outcast (TV series), a 2016 Cinemax adaptation of the 2014 comic book written by Robert Kirkman
"Outcast" (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys), TV series episode
"Outcast", an episode from Season 4 of Stargate Atlantis
The Outcast (British TV series), a 2015 British two-part TV adaptation by Sadie Jones of her novel of the same name
The Outcasts (American TV series), a 1968–69 American Western television series that aired on ABC
The Outcasts (Australian TV series), a 1961 Australian period-drama television serial
"The Outcast" (Star Trek: The Next Generation), TV series episode
FilmEdit
Outcast (1917 film), an American silent film directed by Dell Henderson and starring Ann Murdock
Outcast (1922 film), a silent film starring Elsie Ferguson based on 1915 Broadway hit that starred Ferguson
Outcast (1928 film), a remake of the 1922 film with sound sequences; starring Corinne Griffith
The Outcast (1934 film), a British film directed by Norman Lee
Outcast (1937 film), a film directed by Robert Florey
The Outcast (1954 film), a Western film starring John Derek
The Outcasts (1982 film), an Irish film starring Mary Ryan
Outcasts, 1986 film based on the novel Crystal Boys
Outkast (2001 film), a film by Chico Ejiro
The Outcasts (2007 film), a 2007 Iranian film, written and directed by Masoud Dehnamaki
Outcast (2010 film), a film starring James Nesbitt
Outcast (2014 film), a film starring Nicolas Cage and Hayden Christensen
The Outcasts (2017 film), an American teen comedy film directed by Peter Hutchings
PlacesEdit
Outcast Islands, two small islands near Antarctica
Outcast Islands (Nunavut), Canada
Other usesEdit
Outcast, a British WW2 double agent involved earlier with the Zinoviev letter
Outcast (video game), a 1999 action-adventure computer game by Infogrames
Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, a 2002 Star Wars first person shooter game by Raven Software
The Outcast (Redgrave painting), an 1851 oil painting by Victorian artist Richard Redgrave
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Friday 20th May 2016 brings a welcome return of Jigantics – a genre-defying mix of Roots, Blues, Trad, Country and then some!
Consisting of Marion Fleetwood and Martin Fitzgibbon from Colvin Quarmby, and completed by members of Sons Of The Delta, the Jigantics appeal to those who enjoy a fusion of great songs, stunning harmonies and fine musicianship.
The Jigantics are a five piece band from the West of England who the British press described as one of Roots music's "super groups".
Their debut album, the appropriately titled Daisy Roots, has been critically acclaimed by music journalists around the world and featured on radio playlists in well over thirty six countries. Like many bands they served a tough musical apprenticeship before breaking into the folk festival and club scene, where their upbeat musical style was found to be refreshing and joyous, crossing musical boundaries at will and taking audiences by surprise and delight.
It would seem to be an ongoing journey, as the band continue to explore all the options open to their multi instrumental, multi-talented personnel.
Marion Fleetwood couples exquisite vocals with soaring fiddle while every member, including drummer/percussionist Martin Fitzgibbon, contributes harmonies and occasionally lead vocals to the mix. The instruments get passed around with Mark Cole swopping squeeze boxes for mandolin and Lyndon Webb stand up base for acoustic guitar. Whilst another gem is the virtuoso slide guitar playing of Rick Edwards.
Friday 28th February 2014 brings the welcome return of Jigantics – a genre-defying mix of Roots, Blues, Trad, Country and then some!
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One of the UK and Nu Folk music's most arresting new bands, The Jigantics are part of a growing group of contemporary artists appealing to a wide range of music followers who are increasingly looking beyond conventional musical stereotypes, and just enjoying a fusion of great songs, stunning harmonies and fine muscianship.
In this case its a genredefying mix of Roots, Blues, Trad, Country and then some. "Love the new sounds! It's really different. I can't place the style exactly but it will certainly appeal to a wide range of people" Michaela Pape – Southsea Folk & Blues Festival.
One of The Jigantics great strengths is their ability to combine the power and energy of a five piece band, demonstrated here on 'The Save' alongside a stripped bare, dark 'love' song such as 'The Willow'.
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The Great Prostitute and the Beast
17:1 Then 1 one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and spoke to me. 2 "Come," he said, "I will show you the condemnation and punishment 3 of the great prostitute who sits on many waters, 17:2 with whom the kings of the earth committed sexual immorality and the earth's inhabitants got drunk with the wine of her immorality." 4 17:3 So 5 he carried me away in the Spirit 6 to a wilderness, 7 and there 8 I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was full of blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns. 17:4 Now 9 the woman was dressed in purple and scarlet clothing, 10 and adorned with gold, 11 precious stones, and pearls. She held 12 in her hand a golden cup filled with detestable things and unclean things from her sexual immorality. 13 17:5 On 14 her forehead was written a name, a mystery: 15 "Babylon the Great, the Mother of prostitutes and of the detestable things of the earth." 17:6 I saw that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints and the blood of those who testified to Jesus. 16 I 17 was greatly astounded 18 when I saw her. 17:7 But 19 the angel said to me, "Why are you astounded? I will interpret 20 for you the mystery of the woman and of the beast with the seven heads and ten horns that carries her. 17:8 The beast you saw was, and is not, but is about to come up from the abyss 21 and then go to destruction. The 22 inhabitants of the earth – all those whose names have not been written in the book of life since the foundation of the world – will be astounded when they see that 23 the beast was, and is not, but is to come. 17:9 (This requires 24 a mind that has wisdom.) The seven heads are seven mountains 25 the woman sits on. They are also seven kings: 17:10 five have fallen; one is, 26 and the other has not yet come, but whenever he does come, he must remain for only a brief time. 17:11 The 27 beast that was, and is not, is himself an eighth king and yet is one of the seven, and is going to destruction. 17:12 The 28 ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive ruling authority 29 as kings with the beast for one hour. 17:13 These kings 30 have a single intent, and they will give their power and authority to the beast. 17:14 They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those accompanying 31 the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful."
17:15 Then 32 the angel 33 said to me, "The waters you saw (where the prostitute is seated) are peoples, multitudes, 34 nations, and languages. 17:16 The 35 ten horns that you saw, and the beast – these will hate the prostitute and make her desolate and naked. They 36 will consume her flesh and burn her up with fire. 37 17:17 For God has put into their minds 38 to carry out his purpose 39 by making 40 a decision 41 to give their royal power 42 to the beast until the words of God are fulfilled. 43 17:18 As for 44 the woman you saw, she is the great city that has sovereignty over the kings of the earth."
2 tn Grk "with me." The translation "with me" implies that John was engaged in a dialogue with the one speaking to him (e.g., Jesus or an angel) when in reality it was a one-sided conversation, with John doing all the listening. For this reason, μετ᾿ ἐμοῦ (met' emou, "with me") was translated as "to me."
3 tn Here one Greek term, κρίμα (krima), has been translated by the two English terms "condemnation" and "punishment." See BDAG 567 s.v. 4.b, "mostly in an unfavorable sense, of the condemnatory verdict and sometimes the subsequent punishment itself 2 Pt 2:3; Jd 4…τὸ κ. τῆς πόρνης the condemnation and punishment of the prostitute Rv 17:1."
4 tn This is the same word translated "sexual immorality" earlier in the verse, but here the qualifier "sexual" has not been repeated for stylistic reasons.
5 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as "so" to indicate the implied result of the angel's invitation to witness the fate of the prostitute.
6 tn Or "in the spirit." "Spirit" could refer either to the Holy Spirit or the human spirit, but in either case John was in "a state of spiritual exaltation best described as a trance" (R. H. Mounce, Revelation [NICNT], 75).
7 tn Or "desert."
8 tn The word "there" is not in the Greek text, but is supplied for stylistic reasons.
9 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as "now" to indicate the detailed description of the woman, which is somewhat parenthetical in nature.
10 tn The word "clothing" is supplied to clarify that the words "purple" and "scarlet" refer to cloth or garments rather than colors.
11 tn Grk "gilded with gold" (an instance of semantic reinforcement, see L&N 49.29).
12 tn Grk "pearls, having in her hand." Due to the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started here in the translation.
13 tc Several mss (including 1611 1854 2053 ÏK pc) read "sexual immorality on/of the earth" (πορνείας τῆς γῆς, porneia" th" gh") instead of "her sexual immorality." Other mss (א syh** [co]) read "her sexual immorality and the earth's" (πορνείας αὐτῆς καὶ τῆς γῆς, porneia" aujth" kai th" gh"). The translation is a rendering of πορνείας αὐτῆς, found in {A 1006 2344 al}. It seems that the first reading "sexuality immorality on/of the earth" was a scribal mistake in which letters may have been confused (auths would have been read as thsghs), or was perhaps influenced by the presence of "of the world" (τῆς γῆς) at the end of v. 5. The original wording seems to be "her sexual immorality"; codex א has conflated the two readings.
15 tn Some translations consider the word μυστήριον (musthrion, "mystery") a part of the name written ("Mystery Babylon the Great," so KJV, NIV), but the gender of both ὄνομα (onoma, "name") and μυστήριον are neuter, while the gender of "Babylon" is feminine. This strongly suggests that μυστήριον should be understood as an appositive to ὄνομα ("a name, i.e., a mystery").
16 tn Or "of the witnesses to Jesus." Here the genitive ᾿Ιησοῦ (Ihsou) is taken as an objective genitive; Jesus is the object of their testimony.
18 tn Grk "I marveled a great marvel" (an idiom for great astonishment).
20 tn Grk "I will tell you," but since what follows is the angel's interpretation of the vision, "interpret for you" is the preferred translation here.
21 tn On this term BDAG 2 s.v. ἄβυσσος 2 states, "netherworld, abyss, esp. the abode of the dead Ro 10:7 (Ps 106:26) and of demons Lk 8:31; dungeon where the devil is kept Rv 20:3; abode of the θηρίον, the Antichrist 11:7; 17:8; of ᾿Αβαδδών (q.v.), the angel of the underworld 9:11…φρέαρ τῆς ἀ. 9:1f; capable of being sealed 9:1; 20:1, 3."
23 tn Some translations take the ὅτι (Joti) here as causal: "because he was, and is not, but is to come" (so NIV, NRSV), but it is much more likely that the subject of the ὅτι clause has been assimilated into the main clause: "when they see the beast, that he was…" = "when they see that the beast was" (so BDAG 732 s.v. ὅτι 1.f, where Rev 17:8 is listed).
24 tn Grk "Here is the mind that has wisdom."
25 tn It is important to note that the height of "mountains" versus "hills" or other topographical terms is somewhat relative. In terms of Palestinian topography, Mount Tabor (traditionally regarded as the mount of transfiguration) is some 1,800 ft (550 m) above sea level, while the Mount of Olives is only some 100 ft (30 m) higher than Jerusalem.
26 tn That is, one currently reigns.
30 tn The word "kings" is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to clarify the referent.
31 tn See BDAG 636 s.v. μετά A.2.a.α.
33 tn Grk "he"; the referent (the angel) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
34 tn Grk "and multitudes," but καί (kai) has not been translated here and before the following term since English normally uses a coordinating conjunction only between the last two elements in a series of three or more.
36 tn A new sentence was started here in the translation. Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
37 tn The final clause could also be turned into an adverbial clause of means: "They will consume her flesh by burning her with fire."
38 tn Grk "hearts."
39 tn Or "his intent."
40 tn The infinitive ποιῆσαι (poihsai) was translated here as giving the logical means by which God's purpose was carried out.
41 tn On this term BDAG 203 s.v. γνώμη 4 states, "declaration, decision, resolution…of God Rv 17:17."
42 tn For this translation see BDAG 168 s.v. βασιλεία 1.a, "kingship, royal power, royal rule."
43 tn Or "completed."
44 tn Grk "And." Because this remark is somewhat resumptive in nature, "as for" is used in the translation.


Emma Reynolds, the shadow housing minister has said that "A Labour government would aim to build around five new towns in its first term."
Inside Housing revealed in September that Labour has commissioned pilot projects to look at ways councils can work more closely with housing associations and developers to double house building by 2020.
The party is looking at diverse ideas, including the formation of council-controlled housing companies to foster development.
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Human Rights Groups Call for Probe by Gambian Government into Death of Prominent UDP Leader
April 21, 2016 By Alexander Kay
Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Article 19 are all calling for President Jammeh's government to launch a full independent and unbiased probe into the demise of Solo Sandeng. a prominent leader from the main opposition party in Gambia, the United Democratic Party (UDP). Sandeng died in custody after being detained on 14th April at a peaceful demonstration.
Amnesty International are reporting that Mr Sandeng's death should be treated with suspicion and alleges that this incident highlights the repressive nature of the Gambian government. Ousainou Darboe, the leader of the UDP has also been arrested within the last few days, alongside peaceful protesters and other members of his party.
Amnesty International's regional director for West and Central Africa, Alioune Tine has said that Amnesty are: "…Extremely worried by the sinister direction in which Gambia's government is heading in the run up to December's elections. It is crucial that Gambia upholds the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly."
To read a more detailed account of this story on Amnesty International's official website, click the link below:
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2016/04/gambia-investigate-death-in-custody-free-protesters/
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Text source: www.amnesty.org – 18th April 2016


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AfE Tower Demolition - BOOOM
When it was completed in 1972, the AfE Tower was the tallest skyscraper in Frankfurt. After about 40 years in operation, however, its use by the Goethe University was discontinued. In 2014, the AfE Tower in Frankfurt was blown up. The demolition of the tower was a major media event and was even broadcast on TV at the time. After all, it was the highest skyscraper ever blown up in Germany.
Thomas Gessner was very close to the blasting at the time. However, he did not simply put the resulting pictorial material online unprocessed, but created an artistic staging of architecture from it. His work BOOOM is a short film that captivates and fascinates viewers.
About BOOOM
Formats: Photography and film
How to get it: The series shot of the blasting is available as a framed picture – for purchase or loan.
Artist: Thomas Gessner
Thomas Gessner is a member of the editorial staff of SKYLINE ATLAS.
BOOOM - Short Film
BOOOM is an art staging of the demolition of the AfE Tower. The audiovisual realisation was produced from 40 individual images. The tower falls and rises again to the beat of Japanese Taiko drums, which leads the representation of the blasting into the grotesque. The individual pictures were also used to produce flip-books and large-format picture series.
To view the video clip BOOOM, please click on the icon at the bottom of the image to play it.
(c) Thomas Gessner
art artwork demolition Skyline Thomas Gessner
Drone Recordings Frankfurt
Historic Old Town of Frankfurt
Interview with Prof. Jochem Jourdan
AfE Tower


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