In this insightful study of one of the most famous chapters of the Old Testament, Moses Margoliouth explores the themes of atonement, suffering, and redemption in the Penitential Hymn of Judah and Israel. Drawing on the latest scholarship of the time, Margoliouth provides a detailed analysis of the text and its historical and theological contexts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.