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Isaiah 50-51, the Israelite Autumn Festivals, and the Covenant Speech of Jacob in 2 Nephi 6-10

TitleIsaiah 50-51, the Israelite Autumn Festivals, and the Covenant Speech of Jacob in 2 Nephi 6-10
Publication TypeBook Chapter
Year of Publication1998
AuthorsThompson, John S.
EditorParry, Donald W., and John W. Welch
Book TitleIsaiah in the Book of Mormon
Chapter6
Pagination123-150
PublisherFoundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies
CityProvo, UT
KeywordsIsaiah (Book); Israelite Autumn Festival; Jacob (Son of Lehi); Temple Worship
Abstract

The structure and themes of Jacob's covenant speech show that he probably spoke in connection with a religious royal festival, to which these words of Isaiah were especially well suited.

Scripture Reference

2 Nephi 6:1-18
2 Nephi 7:1-11
2 Nephi 8:1-25
2 Nephi 9:1-54
2 Nephi 10:1-25
Isaiah 50:1-11
Isaiah 51:1-23