RT Article
T1 The Servant in Isaiah 42:1–9 in Light of Ritual and Temple Imagery
JF Biblical research
VO 67
SP 7
OP 32
A1 Tolley, Kevin L.
LA English
YR 2022
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1840446560
AB Isaiah 42:1–9 is not only a songabout the redemptive servant but a text rich with linguistic and thematic echoes of temple themes. The servant was a representative who would transform Israel into a holy nation by inviting the people back to the temple to reestablish a covenantal relationship with YHWH. Viewing Isaiah’s servant songs as temple texts adds to our understanding of the identity and role of Isaiah’s servant. As we analyze the ritual and liturgical aspects, it becomes clear that the servant functions as a priest. Isaiah 42 describes the servant’s call and outlines aspects of his commission. The priest’s commission parallels the role of the high priest functioning in his capacity within the sanctuary.(pp. 7–32)