The Bible talks a lot about shepherds, and not just in reference to sheep. Given that many biblical figures were pastoralists and relied heavily on sheep for meat and clothing, all this shepherd talk should not surprise us. In fact, we see the motif of shepherding people woven throughout the Bible. Here are some of our favorite quotes (NRSV). (1) Genesis 48:15-16 “He [Jacob] blessed Joseph, and said, ‘The God before whom my ancestors Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, the angel who has redeemed me from all […]
