Isaiah

By: Alex Seidel

Who was Isaiah?

Isaiah was born aorund 760 B.C. to a man named Amos, not related to the prophet Amos, and lived during the Second Half of the 
eigth century B.C. in Jerusalem.Isaiah was an energitic leader in the cause of the God of Israel. He preached trusting in the one God 
and a message of Hope, and that a Messiah would come. He was the advisor to kings Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Isaiah's access to 
the King's court suggests a noble birth. Isaiah was well educated and was married to a women whom he called "the prophetess" and had two sons.

Outline of the Book of Isaiah

I. Indictment of Israel and Judah
II. Immanuel Prophecies
III.Oracles against Pagan Nations
IV.Apocalpse of Isaiah
V.The Lord Alone, Israel's and Judah's Salvation
VI. The Lord, Zion's Avenger
VII.Historical Appendix

This Outline was Taken from The New American Bible: Saint Joseph Edition

Why is Isaiah important to Salvation History?

Isaiah is important to Salvation History because it is the longest prophetic book with the most detail in the Bible. He also predicted the coming of Immanuel. Isaiah is also mentioned many times in the New Testament by Jesus.

A Great Quote from the Book of Isaiah

The spirit of the lord shall rest upon 
him:
a spirit of wisdom and of understanding,
A spirit of consel and of strength,
a spirit of knowledge and of fear the Lord
and his delight shall be the fear of the Lord.
Isaiah 11:2-3

Quiz Time!!

1) When was Isaiah born?
2) Which Kings did Isaiah advise?
3)What was the fourth Section of the book of Isaiah?

Answers at Bottom

Bibliography

Collins, John J.  Collegeville Bible Comentary:Isaiah. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 1986
"Isaiah." New Catholic Encyclopedia. Second Edition. 2003
"Isaiah 1-39." The Jerome Biblical Commentary. First Edition. 1968

More Helpful sites

New Advent Wikipedia

Answers

 1) around 760 B.C.
2) Jotham, ahaz, and Hezekiah
3) Apocalypse of Isaiah