¿Por qué el libro del profeta Isaías es especial? EL libro de Isaías contiene algunos de los más bellos poemas y de las más reconocidas palabras de esperanza de toda la Biblia. El mensaje de Isaías demuestra un profundo conocimiento de la Ley de Dios en lo que… Read More
Cuatro pasajes del libro de Isaías son conocidos como «los cantos del siervo» porque se centran en la vocación y la misión del «Siervo del Señor» (o «Siervo de Dios»): 42:1-4; 49:1-6; 50:4-9; y 52:13-53: 12. Estas canciones (o poemas) describen al siervo como el elegido de Dios «para… Read More
God calls his people to care for the poor and oppressed. Romero, a priest in El Salvador, did just that when he demanded that the government act justly toward its citizens. The Courage of Conscience A theologically and politically conservative priest, Oscar Romero was “radicalized” when he witnessed the… Read More
Prophets are not just fortunetellers – they are God’s mouthpieces to his chosen people. Find out more about the role of prophets and prophecy in the New and Old Testaments. Prophets and Prophecy A prophet is someone who speaks God’s message. The message the… Read More
Many Jewish people thought the Messiah would return as a victorious king. However, four passages in Isaiah discuss a servant who will bring Israel back to God. Four passages in Isaiah are often identified as “the Servant Songs” because they focus on the call and work of “the Lord’s… Read More
Babylon was a powerful kingdom in the Ancient Near Eastern world that conquered Judah and sent the people into exile. But Babylon is also an important image that appears in the New Testament. Read more about the significance of Babylon here. What does this ancient city have to do with… Read More
