Three emblematical characters in the Book of Isaiah: The Rod of Jesse, the Servant of Yahweh and the Anointed of the Lord
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Isaiah, Rod, Servant, Anointed, Knowledge, HistoryAbstract
This paper is a brief analysis of some relevant characters in the Book of Isaiah that have the characteristic of being invested with Spirit of Yahweh: the Rod of Jesse, the Servant of Yahweh and the Anointed of Adonai Yahweh; a note on Unknown character (Is 48,16b) is also added and a link made between this character and the other three. Each of the characters acts as a mediator for Yahweh, returning Hebrew community to the divine bosom and gaining, at the same time, the admiration of pagan nations for the greatness of Yahweh, God of Israel, and exclusive Lord of History.
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