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Isaiah and Micah: Assyrian Crisis

  1. Lesson One
    Isaiah - YHWH and the Nations
    22 Activities
    |
    3 Assessments
  2. Lesson Two
    Isaiah - YHWH and His People
    23 Activities
    |
    2 Assessments
  3. Lesson Three
    Isaiah's Anticipated Messiah
    24 Activities
    |
    4 Assessments
  4. Lesson Four
    The Authorship and Unity of Isaiah
    24 Activities
    |
    4 Assessments
  5. Lesson Five
    Micah
    17 Activities
    |
    2 Assessments
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
    |
    1 Assessment

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Isaiah and Micah: Assyrian Crisis The Authorship and Unity of Isaiah Behind | Workbook: Cyrus the Great and the Authorship of Isaiah, Part 1
Lesson 4, Activity 16

Behind | Workbook: Cyrus the Great and the Authorship of Isaiah, Part 1

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[Record your answers in the workbook provided at the beginning of this course.]

One of the arguments against one author for the book of Isaiah stems from the preconceived notion that predictive prophecy is not possible.

  1. Read Isaiah 45:1-8 below. Who is the historical figure explicitly mentioned in this passage?
  1. How does Isaiah describe his function?

Notice that Cyrus the Great is specifically called out in the previous exercise’s text. Moreover, the text describes him as one who “subdues nations” and “strips kings of their robes.” The name Cyrus means “sun.” It was used for several Persian rulers, notably Cyrus I and Cyrus the Great (also known as Cyrus II and grandson of Cyrus I). Isaiah’s text speaks Cyrus as the conqueror of Babylon and founder of the Persian Empire.

  1. What are the implications of this reference to Cyrus in Isaiah 45:1 for the authorship of Isaiah?