Theses (MPhil (Ancient Studies. Centre for Bible Interpretation and Translation in Africa))--University of Stellenbosch, 2007. / The so-called Isaiah Denkschrift (Isa 6:1-9:6) is seen by many scholars as the personal
memoirs of the prophet during the time of the Syro-Ephraimitic war. The aim of this
study is to investigate the related issues in this periscope within the framework of the
Denkschrift. The aim of this study is to investigate the phenomenon of prophecy in
the Ancient Near East and to study how this phenomenon manifests in Isa 6:1-9:6.
This study examines the biblical and non- biblical literature relating to this
phenomenon with the objective to gain an understanding of the text and the world
behind the text. The exegetical process of the study also studied the historical
background as it is found in the Denkchrift (Isa 6:1-9:6). The literature investigation
of the study focuses on prophecy as it is found in the Hebrew Bible as well as in
cross-cultural settings such as the West Semitic, Old Babylonian, Neo- Assyrian and
Egypt cultures. It is eminent that in the Ancient Near East prophecy in the different
cultures shows parallels and differences in the manifestation thereof.
Within the corpus of the phenomenon of prophecy in the Ancient Near East, the study
analyses the calling of Isaiah to become a prophet to the people of Judah. Isaiah 6
reports the prophetâ s vision of the heavenly divine council, his purification and the
commission to prevent the repentance of the people and the resolve of Yahweh to
punish them. Another unit within the Denkschrift addresses the symbolic action
behind the naming of Isaiahâ s children within the Syro-Ephraimitic crisis. Chapters
7:3 and 8:1-4 records the circumstances surrounding the symbolism as part of Isaiahâ s
prophecy when he prophecy to king Ahaz. The interlinking relationship between
Isaiah and king Ahaz is visible in the Denkschrift as an issue in the understanding of
Isaiahâ s prophecy and speeches. Chapter 7, 8 and 9 records the tension in the
relationship and the study explores the significance thereof in the pending crisis. The
literature study shows that this relationship can be interpreted in different ways and
the aim is to compare these literary findings. The investigation of Isaiah 6:1-9:6
construe a prophetic message of disaster, judgement and doom but similarly also
presents a message of promises, hope and future expectations. This message is still a
message needed in a modern world today.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:sun/oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/1694 |
| Date | 03 1900 |
| Creators | Esterhuizen, Liza |
| Contributors | Kruger, Paul, University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Ancient Studies. Centre for Bible Interpretation and Translation in Africa. |
| Publisher | Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 565015 bytes, application/pdf |
| Rights | University of Stellenbosch |
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