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A 4 page paper. The essay's sections are: author, historical context, geographical locations, recipients, purpose of the writing, and final thoughts. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Isaiah lived in the southern kingdom of Judah and it is thought that he lived in Jerusalem most of his life (NIV, 1995; Perry, 1989). He is considered by most
as the greatest of all the prophets who wrote (NIV, 1995). Isaiah was very influential during the reign of King Hezekiah (NIV, 1995). It is believed that this text
was completed by about 701 B.C., which was the year the Assyrian Army was destroyed (NIV, 1995). He lived until at least 681 B.C. (NIV, 1995). This Book is
categorized into two main parts, The Book of Judgments and The Book of Comfort. In the first part, Isaiah talks about the judgments against nations and in the second part,
Isaiah talks about how compassionate God is with His people. In the later parts of the Book, Isaiah writes that the Messiah will come and save His people.
Historical Context This text was written during a very stormy time in history. It was the rise of Assyria and the decline of Israel. The Assyrian king, Tiglath-Pileser, initiated a
campaign westward going into Canaan and Aram (Syria) (NIV, 1995; Perry, 1989). In about 733, the kings of Israel and Aram brought pressure on the king of Judah, Ahaz, to
join their coalition against Assyria but Ahaz rejected their pressure (NIV, 1995; Perry, 1989). Instead, Ahaz asked Tiglath-Pileser for help. This was a decision Isaiah condemned. Assyria did help, which
made Judah more vulnerable to attack and capture. Subsequently, King Sennacherib of Assyria threatened to destroy Jerusalem (NIV, 1995). Later, in 701, King Hezekiah, a godly man prayed for help
(NIV, 1995). Isaiah predicted that God would help and force the Assyrians out of the city. Still, Isaiah also told the people they would be punished for their sins and
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