Isaiah chapter 53 is perhaps the most poignant passage the prophet from 8th century BC ever penned.  It is also the most familiar among Christians for it portrays the coming Messiah as one who, although "he had done no violence, nor was there any deceit in his mouth,"[1] would suffer greatly for the sins of man.  The beloved passage, which begins in the preceding chapter, is the fourth of Isaiah's Servant Songs.[2]  In this post, we will examine who the prophet says the Messiah is…