THE TRIUMPH OF YAHWEH. In this poem, isolated from its context, the poet, looking into the future, sees a solitary but majestic warrior striding along, his splendid garments all bloodstained. Who, he asks, is this? To which Yahweh Himself, for it is He, makes answer, I, resplendent in triumph, might... [ Continue Reading ]
A RECITAL OF YAHWEH'S KINDNESS TO HIS PEOPLE OF OLD. This passage seems to be a liturgy of thanksgiving: resemblance to Pss. is obvious. I will recount Yahweh's acts of love, His deeds of renown, in accordance with all that Yahweh, great in goodness (_cf._ LXX), has done for us. He thought, Surely t... [ Continue Reading ]
ISAIAH 63:15 TO ISAIAH 64:9. A FERVENT PRAYER TO YAHWEH TO INTERVENE AGAIN FOR HIS CHILDREN. The appeal rings like a litany, reminding Yahweh, who has withdrawn into His glorious heavenly palace, of His former compassion. To Abraham and Israel appeal has been made in vain (some approach to ancestor-... [ Continue Reading ]