Compositional anaylsis of the Gospel of Mark

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It wasnt Christians who saw Messianic prophecy in Isaiah - it was Jews.

Then why are there still Jews?

Salvation comes from the Jews.
Christians (33% of the worlds population) are just Jews who understand scripture better.

Any Rabbi will tell you all the reasons why Isaiah is not Messianic prophecy.

Easy to say when those Rabbis are so few in number compared to their Christian counterparts who view the exact same scripture somewhat differently.

But the bottom line is, Isaiah is not a Messianic prophecy. The subject of Isaiah 53 is Israel, just like the passages leading up to 53 are.

Special pleading. Ho hum.
You say it isnt. I say it is. Thats a nil-all-draw.
Atheists also say its not Messianic prophecy. So what?

Here's your problem;

Jewish belief (the Old Testament) is Messianic.
What are you going to do about the billions of Christians who also regard the Old Testament as the basis for Messianic prophecy?

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If Jesus doesnt fit the description of Suffering Servant then NOBODY DOES!