Isaiah in the Book of Mormon

Nephi, recognizing the potential difficulty in understanding Isaiah's prophecies, offers insight as keys to unlock the message. He emphasizes the importance of understanding "the manner of the Jews" and their prophetic traditions, including literary devices and cultural references, to truly grasp Isaiah's meaning. While the exact intent remains open to interpretation, these keys offer valuable guidance for deeper study and understanding.

Ultimately, Isaiah's prophecy spirals around the very heart of our faith – Jesus Christ. By studying his words, we embark on a journey of discovery, deepening our understanding of the gospel and strengthening our connection to the Redeemer. He invites us to walk beside him, to see through his eyes, and to experience the transformative power of Christ's love.

Despite scholarly debate, the evidence overwhelmingly supports a single author for Isaiah. Its consistent language, theology, lack of internal divisions, and external support from the New Testament and history all point to one voice. This unity allows us to fully appreciate Isaiah's message as a complete and unified revelation of God. It offers profound insights into His character, redemptive work, and future promises. By studying Isaiah as the work of a single, divinely inspired prophet, we gain a deeper understanding of his timeless message and its relevance to our lives today.

In this post, your SearchIsaiah team has curated some of their collection of articles to help with your "Come, Follow Me" study of Isaiah 1–12; this is meant to be a companion to the Come, Follow Me unit for September 5-11, 2022

In 3 Nephi, Jesus taught the more righteous part of the people (3 Ne 10:12) gathered at the temple at Bountiful who had survived the destruction that accompanied his death. Mormon explained,...

I do not like the expression Biblical Criticism as it may appear as an attack on sorts on the Bible, so I prefer the expression Biblical Text Evaluation. We will here introduce the...

This is the fourth and final installment on Isaiah 29, the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, comprising of verses 17–24.(Read Part I: Isaiah 29; Part II: Isaiah 29:1-8; and Part III: Isaiah...

The coming forth of the Book of Mormon and establishment of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the marvelous work and a wonder in Isaiah 29 verses 9–16.As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we certainly understand this verse to be associated with Scripture, and more specifically, the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, which was written for the “convincing of both Jew and Gentile that Jesus is the Christ.”

This is Part II of the series. Ok, so this is not your one-minute version of Isaiah, even though I have abridged it. But I hope you will rejoice as you join...

Darryl discusses the impact of the Dead Sea Scrolls with Stephen Ricks and how this important find affects our understanding of the Isaiah Chapters in the Book of Mormon