The Meaning of Maśśāʾ as a Prophetic Term in Isaiah

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  • Michael H. Floyd Austin, Texas

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https://doi.org/10.5508/jhs.2018.v18.a9

Abstract

In contrast with conventional etymological explanations of maśśā’ as a prophetic term, Richard Weis has proposed that this word refers to a genre whose definitive characteristic is the reinterpretation of an already promulgated prophecy. This article counters recent criticisms of Weis’s position and, using a simplified methodology, reaffirms his basic insight with regard to the maśśā’ texts in Isaiah.

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2018-01-01

How to Cite

Floyd, M. H. (2018). The Meaning of Maśśāʾ as a Prophetic Term in Isaiah. The Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 18. https://doi.org/10.5508/jhs.2018.v18.a9

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