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'''Isaiah''' (700s B.C.) is considered the greatest prophet of all time, foretelling much about [[Jesus]] 700 years later.  Isaiah, like Jesus, was a champion of those who struggle and a critic of the religious elite. Isaiah opposed seeking allies to resist invaders and instead advocated for self-sufficiency.

'''Isaiah''' (700s B.C.) is considered the greatest [[prophet]] of all time, foretelling much about [[Jesus]] 700 years later.  Isaiah, like Jesus, was a champion of those who struggle and a critic of the religious elite. Isaiah opposed seeking allies to resist invaders and instead advocated for self-sufficiency.

Isaiah was a witness to the people of [[Jerusalem]] during the reign of King [[Uzziah]] to that of King Hezekiah, who both ruled over [[Judah]].  

Isaiah was a witness to the people of [[Jerusalem]] during the reign of King [[Uzziah]] to that of King Hezekiah, who both ruled over [[Judah]].  

:"The prophecies of Isaiah son of [[Amoz]],<ref>Amoz is not to be confused with [[Amos]] in the [[Bible]].</ref> who prophesied concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the reigns of [[Uzziah]], [[Jotham]], Ahaz, and [[Hezekiah]], kings of Judah." (Isaiah 1:1)

:"The prophecies of Isaiah son of [[Amoz]],<ref>Amoz is not to be confused with [[Amos]] in the [[Bible]].</ref> who prophesied concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the reigns of [[Uzziah]], [[Jotham]], Ahaz, and [[Hezekiah]], kings of Judah." (Isaiah 1:1)

Isaiah lived in Judah, the southern kingdom of the divided nation of [[Israel]]. He was a [[prophet]] to four kings of Judah from about 740 B.C. to 681 B.C., but he preached repentance and [[salvation]] to the whole nation.  Although it is not recorded in the [[Bible]], tradition states that Isaiah met his end by being sawed in half inside a log during the reign of the evil king [[Manasseh King of Judah|Manasseh]].   

Isaiah lived in [[Judah]], the southern kingdom of the divided nation of [[Israel]]. He was a prophet to four kings of Judah from about 740 B.C. to 681 B.C., but he preached repentance and [[salvation]] to the whole nation.  Although it is not recorded in the [[Bible]], tradition states that Isaiah met his end by being sawed in half inside a log during the reign of the evil king [[Manasseh King of Judah|Manasseh]].   

Isaiah's prophecies are collected in [[Isaiah (Biblical book)|the Biblical book of Isaiah]], including his famous prophecy at {{bibleref|Isaiah|7|14}} about the virgin birth of [[Jesus]]. The rendition of this verse by the [[Septuagint]] is the source of continuing debate.

Isaiah's prophecies are collected in [[Isaiah (Biblical book)|the Biblical book of Isaiah]], including his famous prophecy at {{bibleref|Isaiah|7|14}} about the virgin birth of [[Jesus]]. The rendition of this verse by the [[Septuagint]] is the source of continuing debate.

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