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The prophet Isaiahâs influence extended from his long career in Jerusalem in the late 8th century bce through Judahâs exilic and Second Temple periods. Through the ages in both Judaism and Christianity, Isaiahâs words have funded subsequent theological writings, liturgies, lectionaries, hymns, poetry, and art. Among early Christian writings, Isaiah was seen as âevangelist rather than prophet,â foretelling Christâs birth, life, death, and resurrectionâa view that continues to prevail today, though scholars have long argued that Isaiah addressed his own time and not, in the first instance, the distant future. Readers of Tullâs engaging guide will come to understand Isaiah as visionary spokesperson of ancient Jerusalemâs God in a critical moment in the history of western faith. They will learn about the paths the book traveled as it grew, absorbed new meanings, underwent reinterpretion, and emerged as Scripture for synagogues and churches. Preachers, teachers, and students will imagine afresh the connections between modern people and this ancient book. |
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