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Chapters Don't Equal Length
- Chapter count doesn't dictate the length of biblical books as chapters are arbitrary divisions.
- Word count in original Hebrew gives a more accurate measure, with Isaiah ranking fourth longest.
Isaiah as 'Fifth Gospel'
- Isaiah is called the "fifth gospel" due to its frequent New Testament citations and Jesus-like passages.
- This reflects its significance in early Christian understanding of Jesus.
Isaiah's Historical Context
- Isaiah prophesied during the Assyrian crisis in late 8th and early 7th centuries BCE.
- His role was crisis management, addressing political and religious fallout from Assyrian military threats.