Isaiah Research Paper

Isaiah 58:6-14 is a very powerful passage. The first bible version that I read it in was the King James Version. That version didn't really make very much sense to me because of all the "thou's" and "thee's" and "thines". So then I looked it up again in the New Revised Standard Version. It was a lot clearer when I looked it up in that bible. There are a few similarities and differences from the different versions that I read. The two that stood out the most to me was the King James Version, and the New Revised Standard Version. The differences were like night and day. Probably because they were the first two that I read, and maybe because the King James Version, like I said earlier, has a lot of the "1800's language," like "thou"

Isaiah's commission begins with Isaiah protesting that he is not worthy to see the Lord. He recognizes that he has seen the Lord and worries about the consequences to him because of this sight. "Woe to me!" I cried. "I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips,and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty" (Isaiah 6:5). Likewise, Jeremiah protests that he is not worthy after the Lord appoints him as a prophet. Jeremiah says, "Alas, Sovereign LORD," I said, "I do not know how to speak; I am too young" (Jeremiah 1:6). These two quotes reveal that both Isaiah and Jeremiah did not believe that they were worthy of seeing the Lord and being His prophet.

Introduction: We see a book that was often quoted by Jesus and the apostles. A book that was written nearly 700 years before Christ was born. In the Six Chapter of the book of Isaiah, Isaiah gives us a record of his sacred call to the office of Prophet. His calling comes in a time of crisis in the nation. He begins by telling us that it was the year when King Uzziah had died. A king that had reign for over 50 years. Is in that time when God appear to Isaiah, he says (Verse 1) He has a vision. I saw (didn’t hear or read) The Lord sitting upon a throne high and lifted up and His robe filled the temple. The image and the symbolic significance of what Isaiah sees upon here, is the outfit of The King like no other (status symbols).

During Hezekiah’s reign, he joined in a rebellion against king Sargon of Assyria, but the alliance suffered defeat (Wilcox, 2014). Fast forward, and king Sargon had died leaving the throne to his son Sennacherib, this transition provided the opportunity for another revolt against the Assyrians. Moreover, both the Egyptians and Babylonians requested Hezekiah’s support in the forthcoming rebellion. Meanwhile, the prophet Isiah warned against joining either kingdom in the insurgency, but Hezekiah disregarded Isiah’s counsel.

I moved on to Joseph Blenkinsopp, who as usual, did not disappoint. Here I found the historical context of this section of Isaiah. Blenkinsopp referred back to Isaiah 58 to shed light on why the vision of theophany in Isaiah 60 had not been realized. Cyrus had release the Jews from Babylonian captivity, and those who wished to had returned to Jerusalem. But the “dominant frame of mind of the people being address (in Isaiah 58) is one of disorientation and disillusionment.” There is corruption in the government and judicial system, and among the religious leaders. The poor are neglected. Jerusalem suffers under “external pressures and internal dissention.” In chapter 60 the vision is unfulfilled; in chapter 58, God tells the

Living in a time of corruption, social oppression and Assyrian devastation, the Jewish prophet Isiah wrote about concepts and ideologies that have heavily influenced the lives of individual adherents and Jewish communities throughout time. Isaiah’s influence on the adherents of Judaism is momentous as the book of Isaiah, which contains his writings, is found in the Nevi’im – the book of Prophets which Jewish adherents and communities read, study and look to for guidance. Isaiah’s vision for morality and denunciation of hypocrisy allowed for a more holistic approach to life, rejecting immorality and moving towards earthly peace under divine justice. (insert on screen 2:4).

In the book Encountering the book of Isaiah Beyer had listed five major themes for the book of Isaiah. Some are more in depth than the others but all of them get the point across that is needed to be stated. These five themes are the remnant, the sovereignty of God, the servant, the Holy one of Israel, and the Messiah.

The remaining sections of chapter eight discuss Judah after the destruction of Israel. Tullock begins by mentioning Hezekiah and stories between Isaiah and the kings of Judah. Hezekiah is considered to be a blessing for Judah because Hezekiah was active in religious reform in Judah. Isaiah is mentioned in Hezekiah’s story in 1 Kings 18-20. Isaiah was

The First Isaiah, or the Isaiah of Jerusalem, was an extremely important prophet who wrote chapters 1-39 in the book of Isaiah. Located in Judah near Jerusalem "before the Babylonian exile", which was around 740 BC, Isaiah grew up in a generally wealthy family at the time (Newland 163; Miller 92; Brown 76). He was educated and could write very well, and was called to be a prophet later in his life (Newland 164). However, society at this time was extremely corrupt, and the people committed many sins, such as idolatry. Isaiah became a prophet when he had a "vision" and saw God as king in a temple along with His "seraphs" or angels serving Him (Miller 96-97). Isaiah was astonished, as he felt "unclean" due to the fact that he was from such a corrupt

We must first realize that the Book of Isaiah can be divided into three blocks (1-39, 40-55 and 56-66), and each are starkly different in tone, theme, and delivery (Chilton, 189). Chapter 58 belongs to the third block, and thus, does not dabble in the same “interplay between doubt and reassurance, and confident, hymnic affirmation in response to the uncertainty of people” (Chilton, 198). We can see this new tone clearly in the 4 opening lines. “Shout out, do not hold back! Announce to my people their rebellion, to the house of Jacob their sins” (Isaiah, 58). When compared against the more emotionally vacillatory first and even the second block of Isaiah, the third block is conveying a

Feinberg discusses key themes of Isaiah 53 that resonates with postmodern concerns. Feinberg points out themes that are taught by Isaiah’s prophesy as it relates to the Servant of the Lord. He highlights the themes: and fondness for narratives and relationships, spiritual dimensions and freedom within the community. Postmodernism is not needed to interpret Isaiah 53 or to know Christ as the Lord and Savior. The scripture in this particular chapter is in facet relevant to this day.

Isaiah was very enthusiastic during the reigns of five kings. However, he began life wanting to be a prophet. When King Uzziah died, Isaiah could have been recognized as a scribe in Jerusalem. It was a reputable vocation, but God had other plans for this servant. Isaiah's explanation of God's call leaves no doubt about

Although Micah and Isaiah prophesied during a similar time frame, each man’s prophesies regarding Jerusalem’s fate during the Assyrian siege were divergent (Tullock & McEntire, 2006, p. 286-287). Isaiah, prophesied Jerusalem would survive Sennacherib and the Assyrian Army’s siege. Whereas, Micah was confident that ruling and affluent class of Jerusalem would be called to account for their sins, thus resulting in Jerusalem falling under Sennacherib’s rule. Moreover, Micah’s prophesies demonstrated a distain for the rich and ruling class of Jerusalem by stating they hated righteousness and loved wickedness. Conversely, given his role as prophet to the Kings of Judah, Isaiah’s pronouncements about the good and evil actions of the people, encompassed

Isaiah came during a pivotal time in history. The world was changing rapidly and life was on the edge of prosperity and ruin, as it is today. In this uncertain time Isaiah was called by God to deliver a message of warning, comfort, and deliverance. Christians view the prophecies of Isaiah as a projection of the coming of Jesus Christ. Isaiah spoke of divine judgment and the promises of God through the Prince of Peace. Isaiah’s message of the future King was very meticulous. He describes how Christ will come, Christ’s character and Christ’s purpose. In this paper I will dissect Isaiah’s prophecies in the Old Testament and reference them to the events of Christ in the New Testament.

Isaiah wrote the book of Isaiah during the expansion of the Assyria and decline of Israel.