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"The Bible, King James version, Book 23: Isaiah" by Anonymous is a religious text that is part of the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to the prophet Isaiah, likely written in the 8th century BCE. The content of Isaiah primarily consists of prophetic revelations concerning the fate of the Kingdom of Judah, addressing themes such as judgment, salvation, and the promise of a future Messiah. It serves as a profound exploration of the relationship between God and His people, emphasizing the consequences of sin and the hope of redemption. The opening of Isaiah presents a series of visions where Isaiah, son of Amoz, conveys messages from the Lord regarding the sinful state of Judah and Jerusalem. He calls out the people for their rebellion against God, expressing deep sorrow for their moral decay and the desolation of their land. The text candidly discusses the consequences of their actions, foretelling both divine judgment and a promise of eventual restoration. It introduces imagery that depicts cities laid waste and a people in turmoil, setting the stage for Isaiah's prophetic mission to guide them toward repentance and a return to righteousness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Notes

• Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
• Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Isaiah
• Release date is 2005-04-01

Creation/​Production credits

This eBook was produced by David Widger with the help of Derek Andrew's text from January 1992 and the work of Bryan Taylor in November 2002

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