Many have stood in awe of the prophecy about the servant in Isaiah 52:13-53:12 either because of its innovation in ancient literature or because of the parallels between the servant and the portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth in the Gospels. However, since the arguments of Harry M. Orlinsky and R. N. Whybray were presented over thirty years ago, there has been little examination of the servant's possible resurrection in Isaiah 53:10-12. Even though their interpretations have been cited multiple times as disproving resurrection in this passage, participatory reference discourse analysis (a method that has been pioneered since their works were written) suggests otherwise. The servant is made a guilt offering, which means he dies. He is killed by Zion/Jerusalem, and then goes on to see his offspring and "prolong days." This can only mean one thing--he is resurrected. The servant's resurrection is how he lifts the iniquities of many, makes many to be accounted righteous, and carries their sin. Analysis reveals that Isaiah 53:10-12 is the culmination of the events of Isaiah 40-55, rather than telling of a fallen prophet of God. The servant, by means of his resurrection, restores and reconciles God's people.
ISBN: 9781606571002
Publisher: Paternoster
Published: September 2010
Pages:144
Dimensions: 6 x 9
