Isaiah 1–4 and the Post-Exilic Understanding of the Isaianic Tradition

Isaiah 1–4 and the Post-Exilic Understanding of the Isaianic Tradition
Author: Marvin A. Sweeney
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2018-07-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 3110854562

The series Beihefte zur Zeitschrift f r die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft (BZAW) covers all areas of research into the Old Testament, focusing on the Hebrew Bible, its early and later forms in Ancient Judaism, as well as its branching into many neighboring cultures of the Ancient Near East and the Greco-Roman world.

Concentricity and Continuity

Concentricity and Continuity
Author: Robert H. O'Connell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 273
Release: 1994-12-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0567615820

This monograph explores the structure and rhetoric of the book of Isaiah. Its thesis is twofold. First, the book of Isaiah best manifests its structural unity, thematic choherence and rhetorical emphasis when read as an exemplar of prophetic covenant disputation. Second, the principal arrangement of the book comprises seven asymmetrical concentric sections, each made up of complex (triadic and quadratic) framing patterns. They are: an exordium (1.1, 2-5), two threats of judgment (2.6-21; 3.1-4.1), two programmes for the punishment and restoration of Zion and the nations (4.2-11.16; 13.1-39.8), an exoneration of Yahweh (40.1-54.17), and an appeal for covenant reconciliation (55.1-66.24).

Isaiah 1-39

Isaiah 1-39
Author: Gary V. Smith
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 720
Release: 2007
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 9780805401158

One in an ongoing series of esteemed and popular Bible commentary volumes based on the New International Version text.

"Isaiah Saw His Glory"

Author: Daniel J. Brendsel
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2014-10-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 3110365049

The influence of Isaiah on John's narrative and theology has long been recognized, but it has yet to receive monograph-length attention. This study is a beginning attempt to fill that void through an examination of the use of Isaiah in the crucial hinge of John's gospel - John 12:1-43. Beginning with a reading of Isaiah 40-55 illustrating a way in which early Christians may have read this important section of Scripture, the bulk of the study examines the pericopes in John 12:1-43, seeking to identify and interpret John's use of Isaiah 52-53. It is concluded that a reading of this well-known Isaianic text rooted within its broader context in Isaiah, together with the mediating influence of other texts - notably Isa 6:9-10 and Zech 9:9-10 - has fueled much Johannine theology, Christology, and ecclesiology. Moreover, mirroring the progression of Isa 52:7-53:1 in John 12 is the author's way of underlining Jesus' identity as the Servant of God and announcing that the second exodus prophesied by Isaiah is secured by the rejection (and death) of Jesus.

From Old Revelation to New

From Old Revelation to New
Author: Simon John De Vries
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 412
Release: 1995
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780802806833

By analyzing prophetic predictions that employ specific formulas as temporal transitions, De Vries demonstrates how futuristic expectation was expanded and reshaped within the prophetic collection toward an eventual canonical form. Biblical scholars and students will find this an indispensable resource.

Creation and Judgement

Creation and Judgement
Author: Stefan Paas
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2021-10-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9004496769

This book explores how the books of Amos, Hosea and Isaiah use language of creation. This is done by a religion of history approach of ancient Israel with respect to its belief in YHWH as a Creator, and by an exegetical survey of the relevant texts in the prophets mentioned. It is established that creation language was introduced in Israel long before the Exile and is used in a flexible manner, depending on context and situation. Elaborate attention is given to its use in contexts of judgement. This study is relevant for students of the prophets who are looking for a thorough discussion of many texts and a critical examination of some popular views on creation in the Bible.

Isaiah

Isaiah
Author: Brevard S. Childs
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 588
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780664221430

In this addition to the critically acclaimed "The Old Testament Library", internationally renowned scholar Brevard Childs writes on what arguably is the Old Testament's most important theological book. Childs furnishes a fresh translation from the original Hebrew and discusses questions of text, linguistics, historical background and literary architecture. He also presents a theological interpretation of the text.

The Oxford Handbook of Isaiah

The Oxford Handbook of Isaiah
Author: Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2020-10-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 019066925X

The book of Isaiah is without doubt one of the most important books in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, as evidenced by its pride of place in both Jewish and Christian traditions as well as in art and music. Most people, scholars and laity alike, are familiar with the words of Isaiah accompanied by the magnificent tones of Handel's 'Messiah'. Isaiah is also one of the most complex books due to its variety and plurality, and it has accordingly been the focus of scholarly debate for the last 2000 years. Divided into eight sections, The Oxford Handbook of Isaiah constitutes a collection of essays on one of the longest books in the Bible. They cover different aspects regarding the formation, interpretations, and reception of the book of Isaiah, and also offer up-to-date information in an attractive and easily accessible format. The result does not represent a unified standpoint; rather the individual contributions mirror the wide and varied spectrum of scholarly engagement with the book. The authors of the essays likewise represent a broad range of scholarly traditions from diverse continents and religious affiliations, accompanied by comprehensive recommendations for further reading.