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Isaiah

The biblical prophet Isaiah, discussed for his poetic and prophetic writings.

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First appearance: Lecture VIII: On Reading the Bible (I)

Isaiah shows up with force in Lecture VIII: On Reading the Bible (I). The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a biblical author whose cadences in English are supplied by translators.
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  • Canonical authors and cultural icons
  • Protagonist
  • Literary and biblical archetypes

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