Isaiah II was one of the greatest religious teachers who ever lived. A long time ago, his writings were included in a scroll containing the works of the prophet, Isaiah, who lived in the eighth century B. C. E. Both books, those of Isaiah I and those of Isaiah II were similar in grandeur of thought and of style, so that they were thought to be the works of one man. However, later, it was discovered that chapters 40-66 of the book of Isaiah were written in either the exilic or the post-exilic periods.

In the lower section of this large window, you see the representation of the present condition of the people. The people Israel is like a "split reed which is not broken" and her back is red from the blows of her oppressors. Other symbols of degradation occasioned by her exile are the withered grass, the cup of God's wrath and the lamb which is about to be led to the slaughter.

But Isaiah II promised that Israel would become a "light unto the nations." The sharp swords and polished arrows, the second theme (center section), depict Israel's election as the chosen people. "Nahamu," the Hebrew word for "comfort" epitomizes the message of Isaiah II, the prophet of consolation.

The third theme, the return of the Jewish exiles from afar is portrayed by the green foliage, which would grow even in the desert, the outstretched palm of God, and the bulging walls of Jerusalem. The watchman on the mountain-top hails arrival of the exiles. Now precious gems of many colors (upper section) surround the “afflicted, tossed with tempest”. Israel is comforted.