Did the Prophet Isaiah Predict Jesus' Crucifixion?
Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
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Messianic Expectations in Isaiah
This chapter examines the portrayal of the coming Messiah in the book of Isaiah and its relevance to Old Testament prophecy. It discusses how interpretations of key texts, particularly Isaiah 53, evolved from collective suffering of Israel to individual suffering associated with Jesus. The chapter also outlines the differing Jewish expectations of a powerful Messiah versus the sacrificial interpretation adopted by early Christians.
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