[Psychopathology and proclamation of the prophet Ezekiel. The phenomenon of prophetic ecstasy].

The psychopathological phenomenons, reported about the prophet Ezekiel, can be understood as ecstatic experiences and symbolic behaviour which give hints at a sensible personality, however show no clear evidence for a profound psychological disturbance or schizophrenic psychosis. Ezekiel announces the radical judgement of God and the promised total new beginning of God after judgement and repentance of the people. Not only words shall announce the coming judgement and call for repentance, but also especially striking and startling symbolic behaviour. The contents of the message leads to a total consecration of the prophet which covers all the areas of his life and is connected with solitude and much psychophysical strain.