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Most scholars consider that Isaiah was written in two parts. The first half is generally believed to have been written by Isaiah (chapters 1-39) and the second half by another author (chapters 40 to 66). The reason for this is that the chapters 1 to 39 are set before the exile, whereas from chapter 40 onwards, the book looks at a time two hundred years later, after the return of exile. | Most scholars consider that Isaiah was written in two parts. The first half is generally believed to have been written by Isaiah (chapters 1-39) and the second half by another author (chapters 40 to 66). The reason for this is that the chapters 1 to 39 are set before the exile, whereas from chapter 40 onwards, the book looks at a time two hundred years later, after the return of exile. | ||
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Revision as of 09:11, 27 October 2007
Synopsis: The Book of Isaiah is a book of the Old Testament containing the words of the prophet Isaiah. Although it talks about judgement, it ultimately declares a message of hope describing the coming Messiah and saviour.
Contents
Chapters
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66
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Main article
The Book of Isaiah is a book of the Old Testament containing the words of the prophet Isaiah. Although it talks about judgement, it ultimately declares a message of hope describing the coming Messiah and saviour.
Most scholars consider that Isaiah was written in two parts. The first half is generally believed to have been written by Isaiah (chapters 1-39) and the second half by another author (chapters 40 to 66). The reason for this is that the chapters 1 to 39 are set before the exile, whereas from chapter 40 onwards, the book looks at a time two hundred years later, after the return of exile.
God's character as a holy, sovereign, just, yet compassionate and merciful Gid is revealed throughout Isaiah.
Themes
A sinful people
In Isaiah 1 the people are accused of only lacking knowledge of God.
In Isaiah 2 the people are accused of idolatory
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Judgement and Exile
Forgiveness
Isaiah has a message of forgiveness to the people. Isaiah 1:18 contains the very well known and beautiful words of God's forgiveness.
Hope of justice and restoration to the land
Quotes
Links
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