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Essay / In reference to the significant person “Isaiah”,...
Isaiah was considered by other Jewish prophets as a model of greatness, truth and courage to be reproduced and followed. Isaiah's writing technique meant that his message could be conveyed in a versatile way, communicating to both the superiors and inferiors of society. His example can be considered to have influenced and impacted both the Jews of his time and those of the contemporary faith, through his emphasis on politics, social justice and the future of Jerusalem. Isaiah was cultivated in both religious and social law. He incorporated simple precedents and used easy-to-understand descriptions. Isaiah was trying to address the fear, despair, corruption, distrust, and social dysfunction that existed in the ancient society he was speaking to. After the disintegration of the Northern Kingdom under the Assyrians in 722 BC. and the lower classes and to turn their hearts and worship back to God. Among Israel's prophets, Isaiah is considered the most political and was bold in the way he addressed Israel's disobedience to Yahweh. Isaiah does this by bringing Israel's attention back to the Mosaic covenant and judging their behavior accordingly. Isaiah announced that Yahweh would cleanse the nation of their evil desires through suffering if they did not return to him: “Therefore the anger of the Lord was kindled against his people, and he stretched out his hand and struck against them » (Isaiah 5:25). Isaiah's prophecies were spread throughout the nation and through this he was able to breathe into the hearts of the Israelite people a new f...... middle of paper ......s=pGFw7C_5Yo&sig=La9nMRgjhuFaPLIAhyfDW4NsZ98&hl =en&sa=X&ei= BX8AU5-RFsWSkwXTooCoDg&ved=0CEEQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q&f=false>.Oswalt, John. Isaiah: the commentary on the application of the NIV: from the biblical text to contemporary life. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2003. Print. Provan, Iain W., V. Philips Long, and Tremper Longman. A Biblical History of Israel. Louisville, Kentucky: Westminster John Knox Press, 2003. “Summary Points” print. In-depth study of religious tradition 3. Np, nd Web. February 16, 2014. .Webb, Barry G.. The message of Isaiah: on the wings of eagles. Leicester, England: Inter-Varsity Press, 1996. Print.Wood, Derek. New Bible Dictionary. 3rd ed. Leicester: Inter-Varsity, 1996. Print. copyright, Elias. “Analyze the impact of Isaiah on Judaism.” Judaism 1 (2009): 2. Elias. Internet. February 15. 2014.