The Importance of a Single Authorship of Isaiah - 1570 Words

INTRODUCTION The Importance of a Single Authorship of Isaiah When a critic attacks the authorship of Isaiah, it is like the â€Å"devil† putting his foot in the door. Modern criticism has cast doubt on the Bible. The written Word of God is a battlefield and many a skeptic has tried to dethrone the Bible claiming it is just another book. Denying a single authorship of Isaiah: 1. Casts doubt on the written Word of God 2. Makes Jesus appear ignorant when He said Isaiah wrote the scroll of Isaiah 3. Promotes skepticism about the authorship of other books 4. Makes Paul appear ignorant in quoting from Isaiah 5. Makes New Testament writers appear ignorant quoting from Isaiah A Brief Overview of the Book of Isaiah As a whole, Isaiah can be divided into three main parts: Isaiah 1-35 – describes Messiah as a mighty Ruler and King Isaiah 36-39 – relates to the times of Hezekiah Isaiah 40-66 – describes the Messiah as the meek and lowly Servant of the LORD Some scholars feel that Isaiah 1-35 and Isaiah 40-66 must be works of different authors. The first part of Isaiah reveals a Messiah who is a mighty Ruler and King. The last part of Isaiah reveals a meek and lowly Messiah who is a suffering victim. This shift from â€Å"a mighty ruler† to â€Å"a suffering victim,† make some critics feel there are at least two authors to Isaiah. Other critics claim that certain portions of Isaiah 13:24-27 and certain verses in Isaiah 14 and 21 were also written by someone other than Isaiah. Therefore, according toShow MoreRelatedThe Foundations Of The Canons1702 Words   |  7 Pagestype of written text that would be foundational therefore no one would want to take away or add to it. The early church was using the four Gospels and the letters of many of the Apostles in their church teachings. The churches focused on the importance of the authors being in a first-hand relationship or direct correlation to a disciple such as Mark was to Peter and Luke was to Paul (). The Apostles took some time to write down their experiences because during that time many were illiterate andRead MoreEssay on Encountering the Old Testament2615 Words   |  11 Pagesare stories, prophecy, parables, and poetry. Interpret Figurative Language Just as we do today, the prophets of the Old Testament used figurative language to convey meaning. One example of this is â€Å"The trees of the field will clap their hands† in Isaiah 55:12. Let Scripture Interpret Scripture Sometimes we find that one passage of Scripture will contradict another passage of Scripture. When this occurs we should find a different passage that presents clear teaching on the topic and interpret theRead MoreIntroduction to Christian Thought Essay9122 Words   |  37 Pagesheard Christ calling Himself the â€Å"Son of Man†? Messiah The Deity of Christ - Pg. 155-160 1. T/F Jesus Christ is the second member of the trinity, is equal with the father in nature and yet submissive in duty. T 2. T/F Christ was a single and undivided personality. T 3. T/F Jesus claimed to be one with the father. T 4. T/F Jesus claimed to have the ability to forgive sins. T 5. T/F Jesus allowed people to worship him. T 6. T/F Jesus claimed to have omnipresence, omniscience