as not yet accepted man into the Kingdom of Heaven, and Eliot uses him as such. The political and nationalistic tone of this book must have been recognized by Eliot, reminding him of the strife and anxiety of pre- war Europe. The Israelites, fearful of the military force of the Babylonians are warned by Ezekiel to prepare. A newly- completed railroad system allowed Germany to fight a two- front war- what a prophecy! And as the Babylonians were carving out an Empire, so were the nations of Europe.
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