Keywords
Isaiah 56, Abraham, temple, sacrificial services
Abstract
In the days of the first Israelite temple, only certain individuals were allowed into the temple and sacrificial services; foreigners and eunuchs were excluded. However, in Isaiah 56:1–8, formerly excluded individuals are invited into the presence of God at the temple. This paper will explore how metaphorically connecting Isaiah’s words with Abraham, the eponymous father of the covenant faithful, may demonstrate that even the most unlikely candidates for the presence of God are like Abraham; they too will inherit the ancient covenants according to their faithfulness.
Recommended Citation
Halverson, Taylor
(2018)
"Isaiah 56, Abraham, and the Temple,"
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship: Vol. 29, Article 17.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/interpreter/vol29/iss1/17
