The Problem of the "Rod" and the "Root of Jesse" in Isaiah 11

Title

The Problem of the "Rod" and the "Root of Jesse" in Isaiah 11

Magazine

Improvement Era

Publication Type

Magazine Article

Year of Publication

1966

Authors

Sperry, Sidney B. (Primary)

Pagination

868–869, 914–917

Date Published

October 1966

Volume

69

Issue Number

10

Abstract

Sidney B. Sperry argues that, while Jesus Christ is the stem of Jesse spoken of in Isaiah 11 and Doctrine and Covenants 113, Joseph Smith is both the rod and the root of Jesse referred to in these passages.

Table of Contents

Subject Keywords

Prophecy
Rod
Isaiah (Book)
Smith, Joseph, Jr.
Jesus Christ, Prophecies about
Stem of Jesse
Jesse (Father of King David)

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