Definition

Proper noun * The Book of Isaiah: A book of the Old Testament in the Bible, traditionally attributed to the prophet Isaiah, containing prophecies, oracles, and narratives.

Usage

• The term "Book of Isaiah" is used as the title of a specific biblical text. It is always capitalized.
• It is commonly referred to in religious, theological, and academic contexts when discussing its content, authorship, or historical context.

Examples

• As a title:
  • We are studying the Book of Isaiah in our theology class this semester.
  • The Book of Isaiah contains some of the most famous messianic prophecies.
• In discussion of content:
  • Chapter 6 of the Book of Isaiah describes the prophet's vision in the temple.
  • Her thesis focuses on the themes of justice and redemption in the Book of Isaiah.

Advanced Usage

• Critical scholarship: In academic biblical studies, scholars often discuss the "Book of Isaiah" in terms of its possible multiple authors (e.g., First Isaiah, Deutero-Isaiah, Trito-Isaiah) and its complex compositional history.
  • Modern scholarship often divides the Book of Isaiah into two or three major sections based on stylistic and historical evidence.

Variants and Related Words

• Isaiah: This is the shorter, more common name for the book and the prophet to whom it is attributed.
  • The prophet Isaiah lived in the 8th century BCE.
  • You can find that passage in Isaiah, chapter 40.
• Isaianic (adjective): Pertaining to the Book of Isaiah or the prophet Isaiah.
  • The Isaianic vision of peace is powerful.

Synonyms

• Isaiah (when referring to the book itself)
• The Prophecy of Isaiah

Related Phrases

• The Great Isaiah Scroll: Refers to one of the Dead Sea Scrolls, which is a nearly complete manuscript of the Book of Isaiah.
  • The Great Isaiah Scroll is one of the most significant finds at Qumran.

Noun

1. an Old Testament book consisting of Isaiah's prophecies