The unity of the book Isaiah : neglected evidence (re-)considered
Whether the book Isaiah is a unity or not was debated since circa 110 CE and this is still the case. Those who argue for the unity of the book Isaiah argue that it is the prophecies of Isaiah ben Amoz, whereas those who argue for the disunity see it as a compilation of prophetic discourses by Isaiah...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2007
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| In: |
Old Testament essays
Year: 2007, Volume: 20, Issue: 1, Pages: 105-127 |
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| Summary: | Whether the book Isaiah is a unity or not was debated since circa 110 CE and this is still the case. Those who argue for the unity of the book Isaiah argue that it is the prophecies of Isaiah ben Amoz, whereas those who argue for the disunity see it as a compilation of prophetic discourses by Isaiah and other authors. The aim of this article is to evaluate the arguments for and against the unity of the book Isaiah critically. This is done by reviewing evidence that is often neglected and by highlighting weaknesses in the arguments for and against the unity of the book Isaiah. The central theoretical question in this article is : Which argument is more probable? It is argued that the neglected evidence and weaknesses suggest that the unity of the book Isaiah is more probable than its disunity. It is hoped that the article will contribute to the ongoing debate on biblical criticism. |
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| ISSN: | 2312-3621 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Old Testament essays
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| Persistent identifiers: | HDL: 10520/EJC85857 |