Explore profound insights into the Book of Ezekiel’s prophetic discourse and its impact on group identity during a crisis of exile. This scholarly work employs sociological and exegetical methods to reveal how purity served as a crucial boundary marker for ancient Israelites. Understand the evolution of prophetic literature as a response to social interactions and identity challenges. Essential for theological students, scholars, and enthusiasts of biblical studies and Indian Christian theology seeking a deeper comprehension of the Old Testament context.