The Book of Isaiah — Proto-Isaiah, the Prophet of Divine Holiness
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Author: Isaïe ben Amotz (c. 765–700 av. J.-C.)
Date: c. 740–700 av. J.-C.
Preservation: Grand Rouleau d'Isaïe (1QIsaᵃ), Sanctuaire du Livre, Musée d'Israël, Jérusalem
deposited on April 16, 2026 · Intersection register · custodian, not owner
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The Book of Isaiah is the first and longest of the Major Prophets. Chapters 1–39, attributed to the historical prophet Isaiah ben Amoz active in Jerusalem (c. 740–700 BCE), deploy a theological vision centered on God's transcendent holiness and the demand for social justice. The Great Isaiah Scroll from Qumran is the oldest complete biblical manuscript known.
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The Book of Isaiah is the first and longest of the Major Prophets. Chapters 1–39, attributed to the historical prophet Isaiah ben Amoz active in Jerusalem (c. 740–700 BCE), deploy a theological vision centered on God's transcendent holiness and the demand for social justice. The Great Isaiah Scroll from Qumran is the oldest complete biblical manuscript known.