Martyrdom / Ascension of Isaiah

c. 2nd century BC – 4th century AD (composite) · Early Jewish / Second Temple Texts

About this text

A composite text combining a Jewish account of Isaiah's martyrdom (sawn in two — referenced in Hebrews 11:37) with a Christian vision of Isaiah's heavenly ascent.

Significance

Bridges Jewish and early Christian traditions. Referenced indirectly in the New Testament.

Key excerpts

Excerpts forthcoming. The full text is available in the public-domain library.

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This text is one of 17 in the Early Jewish / Second Temple Texts category, and one of 62 across the entire library.