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Isaiah (i) (fl. 8th cent. bce)
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Israelite prophet. He prophesied in Jerusalem from the death of Uzziah until the middle of Hezekiah's reign (740β701 bce ). He protested against unrighteousness and demanded justice for the poor and downtrodden. He opposed all treaties with neighboring states and insisted that the people should put their trust in God. He proclaimed that the nation would be punished through Assyrian conquest and domination, but that a remanent of the people would return and continue the covenant. ... log in or subscribe to read full text
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