Video 1- Debates the theory behind Deutero-Isaiah
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Isaiah has and continues to significantly influence Judaism’s development and expression along three inextricable axis.
Ethics
Compelled by a context where social ills plagued a ‘sinful nation’(Is6:4), [1]Isaiah challenged the Jews to adopt ‘morality and ethical living and the rule of God,’ [2]reintroducing the necessity ‘to stop doing wrong, learn to do right’ (Is1:16-18) and repent to properly observe the covenant. [3] As M.Fishbane contends; Isaiah’s ‘words and deeds [developed] a model ‘for right living. Isaiah’s challenge infiltrates expression through reciting (Deutero)-Is58:6-10-(Video1) amongst all Jewish variants on Yom Kippur. [4]His model contributes to Halachah directing expression to act justly and work towards Tikkun Olam, promoting Tzedakah and Gemilut Chasadim, [5] thus initiating actions such as the Isaiah 58 project. [6]
Exile, Salvation, Messiah
Isaiah’s prophecies developed the notion of Jewish exile, return and salvation in the Messiah (Is 11:1). [7]As the eleventh principle of faith this belief is integral to Judaism relating most to Orthodox Judaism which emphasises the individual Messiah, rather than the Messianic ‘period’-progressive.[8] His prophecies also establish the Seven Haphtarah’s of Consolation which influence expression, featuring in synagogue readings[9] during special Shabbats such as Chazon. [10]Isaiah’s prophecies inspire hope, instrumental in maintaining expression during times of adversity like Shoah, but also motivating Jews to be agents for peace.
Devotion- God’s Holiness
In a context rife of improper worship (Kings 2: 12-17), Isaiah challenged blasphemy (Is 1:11-17), refocusing expression around proper belief in God’s Holiness and the commandment prohibiting idolatry (exodus 20:3). He developed an example of absolute obedience[11]; ‘Here I am, send me Lord’ (Is:6-8), guiding Progressive and Orthodox Jews in right worship. [12] Isaiah also adored God’s Holiness in phrases such as (Is 6:3) which developed the Kedusha prayer, recited in daily synagogue services across the variants(Video2), thus influencing Jewish expression. [13]
Ethics
Compelled by a context where social ills plagued a ‘sinful nation’(Is6:4), [1]Isaiah challenged the Jews to adopt ‘morality and ethical living and the rule of God,’ [2]reintroducing the necessity ‘to stop doing wrong, learn to do right’ (Is1:16-18) and repent to properly observe the covenant. [3] As M.Fishbane contends; Isaiah’s ‘words and deeds [developed] a model ‘for right living. Isaiah’s challenge infiltrates expression through reciting (Deutero)-Is58:6-10-(Video1) amongst all Jewish variants on Yom Kippur. [4]His model contributes to Halachah directing expression to act justly and work towards Tikkun Olam, promoting Tzedakah and Gemilut Chasadim, [5] thus initiating actions such as the Isaiah 58 project. [6]
Exile, Salvation, Messiah
Isaiah’s prophecies developed the notion of Jewish exile, return and salvation in the Messiah (Is 11:1). [7]As the eleventh principle of faith this belief is integral to Judaism relating most to Orthodox Judaism which emphasises the individual Messiah, rather than the Messianic ‘period’-progressive.[8] His prophecies also establish the Seven Haphtarah’s of Consolation which influence expression, featuring in synagogue readings[9] during special Shabbats such as Chazon. [10]Isaiah’s prophecies inspire hope, instrumental in maintaining expression during times of adversity like Shoah, but also motivating Jews to be agents for peace.
Devotion- God’s Holiness
In a context rife of improper worship (Kings 2: 12-17), Isaiah challenged blasphemy (Is 1:11-17), refocusing expression around proper belief in God’s Holiness and the commandment prohibiting idolatry (exodus 20:3). He developed an example of absolute obedience[11]; ‘Here I am, send me Lord’ (Is:6-8), guiding Progressive and Orthodox Jews in right worship. [12] Isaiah also adored God’s Holiness in phrases such as (Is 6:3) which developed the Kedusha prayer, recited in daily synagogue services across the variants(Video2), thus influencing Jewish expression. [13]
[1] Bank. D. R, Gutin J, 2003, ‘The Everything Jewish History and Heritage Book’ Adams Media Corporation, USA
[2] Clark. H, 2009, Studies of Religion HSC, Spotlight, pp 180
[3] Wegner. D. P, Elwell, Walter A, 1997, "Entry for 'Isaiah, Theology of'", Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, Accessed: 1/05/2014: http://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionaries/bakers-evangelical-dictionary/isaiah-theology-of.html
[4] Clark. H, 2009, Studies of Religion HSC, Spotlight, pp 180
[5] Rabbi. Jacobs, L, 2006, ‘Tzedakah & Gemilut Chasadim: Giving & Doing,’ My Jewish Learning, Accessed 3/05/2014
http://www.myjewishlearning.com/practices/Ethics/Tzedakah_Charity/History/Jewish_Tradition/Giving_and_Doing.shtml
[6] IFCJ, 20014, ‘Isaiah 58’, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Accessed: 6/5/14: http://www.ifcj.org/site/PageNavigator/eng/programs/isaiah_58
[7] Elwell, Walter A. 1997, "Entry for 'Isaiah, Theology of'". "Evangelical Dictionary of Theology". http://m.biblestudytools.com/dictionaries/bakers-evangelical-dictionary/isaiah-theology-of.html
[8] Ann Loveland & Joy White, 2002, ‘Beliefs, Values and Traditions,’ 2nd Edition, Heinemann Education Publishers, Uk, pp220
[9] unknown, ‘The Hafftorah’s of Consolation,’ Return of the Remnant, Accessed 2/05/14; http://www.returnoftheremnant.com/haftorahs_of_consolation.html
[10] Ross. K. L, 2013, ‘Shabbat Hazon & Shabbat Nahamu’, My Jewish Learning, 2/05/14, http://www.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Jewish_Holidays/Tisha_BAv/Rituals_and_Practices/Shabbat_Hazon_and_Shabbat_Nahamu.shtml
[11]Sharp.K, 2003, ‘Introduction to Isaiah’, Christ the Way, Accessed: 2/05/2014: http://www.christistheway.com/2003/a03a05ba.html
[12] Mindel. N, 2013, ‘The Prophet Isaiah’, Chabad, Accessed 1/05/14 http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/112071/jewish/The-Prophet-Isaiah.htm
[13]Shoenberg. S, 2014, ‘The Amidah,’ Jewish Virtual Library, American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise, accessed 1/05/14; http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Judaism/amidah.html