The Gathering of Israel and the Coming of the Messiah: Comments on Isaiah 48–54

“Nephi loved to quote Isaiah. Of the fifty-five chapters in his books, nineteen are from Isaiah, and he quoted parts of other chapters of Isaiah as well. Small wonder, then, that Nephi, rather than always mentioning Isaiah by name, referred to him simply as 'the prophet' (see 1 Nephi 19:24; 22:1–2; 2 Nephi 6:12, 14). He explained that he read Isaiah to his people so that he 'might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord their Redeemer' (1 Nephi 19:23).

“Isaiah 48–54 includes some of Isaiah’s greatest work. Six of the seven chapters, slightly changed in some instances, are found in the Book of Mormon; the other chapter, chapter 52, is scattered throughout the sacred record. The Book of Mormon is, therefore, our greatest help in understanding this part of Isaiah’s written work. ”

This is the introduction to the notes and commentary on Isaiah chapters 48-54 in the church educational system's institute course on the Old Testament. If you wish to read this, please click on this link.

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