A piece of clay with an imprint of a seal where the inscription "Isaiah the prophet" is visible became the proof of the prophet's real life.
Scientists have discovered the first material evidence of the real life of the biblical prophet Isaiah. The artifact was found in an ancient garbage heap in Jerusalem.
According to The Daily Beast, the proof of the prophet's existence was a piece of clay with an imprint of a seal, only 0.4 inches long, where, according to experts, the inscription "Isaiah the Prophet" is visible.
Also, fragments of ceramic vessels, figurines, fragments of ivory and objects made of clay with imprints of seals - bulls (from the Latin Bulla - "seal"), including the seals of the Jewish emperor Hezekiah were found.
According to the archaeologist Eilat Mazar, who led the excavations, next to the bulls of Hezekiah were "22 more bulls, including a bull with the inscription" Yesha'yah [u] Nvy [?] ", Which means" Isaiah the prophet. " Considering the importance of Isaiah in the history of religion, this seal is extremely important for both Jews and representatives of the Christian denomination.
In the eyes of Christians, the numerous prophecies of Isaiah about the coming Messiah are of particular value.
“Now, for the first time, we have a sample of his alleged 'signature'. This is not only proof of the existence of Isaiah (in fact, scientists did not seriously dispute the fact of his existence), but, possibly, an indicator of his role in Jerusalem society in the 8th century BC. e. , - said in the material of the publication.
The author of the article emphasizes that not everyone who had their own seal had a high social status (the seal was a way to confirm their identity), but the Bible says that Isaiah was the king's advisor and he turned to him for advice.
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"The fact that the imprint of his seal was found next to the imprint of Hezekiah's seal confirms the 'portrait' of the court prophet that the Bible draws for us," writes The Daily Beast.
Roman Zakharov