Isaiah

Who He Was

Isaiah (UK: or US: ; Hebrew: יְשַׁעְיָהוּ‎, Yəšaʿyāhū, "Yahweh is salvation"; also known as Isaias or Esaias from Greek: Ἠσαΐας) was the 8th-century BC Israelite prophet after whom the Book of Isaiah is named. The text of the Book of Isaiah refers to Isaiah as "the prophet", but the exact relationship between the Book of Isaiah and the actual prophet Isaiah is complicated. The traditional view is that all 66 chapters of the book of Isaiah were written by one man, Isaiah, possibly in two periods between 740 BC and c. 686 BC, separated by approximately 15 years. Another widely held view suggests that parts of the first half of the book (chapters 1–39) originated with the historical prophet, interspersed with prose commentaries written in the time of King Josiah 100 years later, and that the remainder of the book dates from immediately before and immediately after the end of the 6th-century BC exile in Babylon (almost two centuries after the time of the historical prophet), and that perhaps these later chapters represent the work of an ongoing school of prophets who prophesied in accordance with his prophecies. Recognized in: Judaism, Christianity.

Birth and Early Life

Traditional and historical sources place Isaiah in the era of 8th century BCE. Where such dates are traditional, mythic, or disputed rather than historically established, they should be read as the tradition's own reckoning rather than confirmed chronology.

His Calling / Mission

The scriptures and traditions of Judaism, Christianity describe the calling and mission of Isaiah; the key passages are listed under Sacred Texts and Scripture below.

Religion and Teachings

Isaiah is honored within Judaism, Christianity. His teaching and significance are set out in the sacred texts that record his life.

Sacred Texts and Scripture

Scriptural references: the Book of Isaiah

Major Accomplishments and Events

The account of Isaiah's life, works, and significance is preserved in the scriptures cited above and in the living tradition of Judaism, Christianity.

Death and Legacy

Isaiah is remembered across Judaism, Christianity as one of the foundational figures of faith, and continues to be honored in scripture, devotion, and scholarship. Source: Wikipedia