Isaiah's Signature Discovered?

[Yekcidmij]

From this quarter's Biblical Archaeology Review:

Is This the Prophet Isaiah’s Signature?

 

[drjean]

Such exciting discoveries! I so wish I could live in Israel! I was going to be an archeologist but my dust allergy prevented that pursuit!

 

[Apologetic_Warrior]

Thanks for sharing, tis a rather long article, but Biblical Archaeology is somewhat fascinating to me.

From the conclusion of the article:

"This seal impression of Isaiah, therefore, is unique, and questions still remain about what it actually says. However, the close relationship between Isaiah and King Hezekiah, as described in the Bible, and the fact the bulla was found next to one bearing the name of Hezekiah seem to leave open the possibility that, despite the difficulties presented by the bulla’s damaged area, this may have been a seal impression of Isaiah the prophet, adviser to King Hezekiah.

The discovery of the royal structures and finds from the time of King Hezekiah at the Ophel is a rare opportunity to reveal vividly this specific time in the history of Jerusalem. The finds lead us to an almost personal “encounter” with some of the key players who took part in the life of the Ophel’s Royal Quarter, including King Hezekiah and, perhaps, also the prophet Isaiah."

The downside of aspects within the field of Biblical Archaeology are the areas of uncertainty, but still relics of the past can be fascinating external progress towards written Biblical historicity.

 

[Greg Merrill]

Just read about this on "The Stream".
Archaeology just keeps proving the trustworthiness of the Bible.