The importance of isaiah to the argument of the nt cannot be. Isaiah has been called the fifth evangelist because of his portrayal f the nature of god and his purpose in salvation. The exegesis and exposition of the book of isaiah book, 1996. Drawing on a lifetime of study and teaching the book, j. Jan 06, 20 exegesis of isaiah 6 demands both parts to be connected as one unit, because neither exists without the other. Isaiah 42 chapter 41 this chapter, as the former, in intended both for the conviction of idolaters and for the consolation of all gods faithful worshippers.
It is isaiah who writes in the most detailed manner of the promised messiah. The theology of the book of isaiah logos bible software. Publication date 1912 topics bible publisher new york scribner collection robarts. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. Chapters 4066 are messianic, and the theme is consolation. The strongest argument for the unity of isaiah is the expression the holy one of israel, a title for god that occurs 12 times in chs. Isaiah 41 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Prophecy plants hope and salvation in the book of isaiah. The assumed author of the book of isaiah is the prophet isaiah, son of amoz, who lived and worked in jerusalem from about 750 to 700 b. Isaiahs significance may be seen in the fact that his book is quoted in the new testament more than all of the other old testament prophets. Like a program guide to handels messiah, goldingay helps us see, hear, and understand the grandeur of this prophetic masterpiece among the prophets. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. He accepts the books which, according to the concurrent testimony of history and ecclesiastical authority, belong to the canon. If we are not careful we can rip scriptures out of context and substantiate any belief or thought we might wish to dream up or believe.
The new international commentary on the old testament. The book of isaiah 3 the book of isaiah the man, the times, and the book isaiah is often referred to as the messianic prophet, because of his many prophecies that were fulfilled in jesus. Exegesis is the branch of theology which investigates and expresses the true sense of sacred scripture the exegete does not inquire which books constitute sacred scripture, nor does he investigate their genuine text, nor, again, does he study their double authorship. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah calvin college. Proto isaiah chapters 9, deutero isaiah chapters 4055 and trito isaiah chapters 5666. So then i looked it up again in the new revised standard version. But along with warnings against israels sin and rebellious ways came a. The communicators commentary series, old testament 16b. Isaiah 1 to 9 free bible commentary in easy english.
By reading forward and backward witherington advances the scholarly discussion of intertextuality and opens a new avenue for biblical theology. The new testament quotes and applies more scriptures from the book. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. The servant songs of the ot book of isaiah draw the reader to wonder who this servant is. The theology of the book of isaiah studies the prophecies, messages and theology of each section of the complex book, then unfurls its unifying themesfrom zion to david to the holy one of israel. The study of criticism, as it is commonly called, apart from exegesis, is valueless. All who study the text of isaiah will find here expert scholarship and solid footing for unraveling difficult issues of exegesis and interpretation. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. Exegesis, intertextuality, and hermeneutics paperback february 1, 2017. Chapters 3639 are historic, and the theme is confiscation. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most. The fact that the word of god is translated into the word of man is only surpassed by the fact that the word of god became flesh in the person of jesus christ, a fact of which isaiah. The book of isaiah is centered on the babylonian exile, which began in 586 b.
Commentary to book of isaiah, by john schultz c 2007 biblecommentaries. Others have referred to the book of isaiah as the fifth gospel, because the prophet so clearly predicts the lord jesus christs christs virgin birth, character, life, death, resurrection, and second coming. You will also find options for commentaries on isaiah that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. Chapters 5 are prophetic, with the theme of condemnation. Compiled over a period of about two centuries the latter half of the 8th to the latter half of the 6th century bce, the book of isaiah is generally divided by scholars into two sometimes three major sections. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. The first bible version that i read it in was the king james version. Isaiah the book of the prophet isaiah is one of the most b eautiful pieces of prose in the world of literature. The traditional view is that all 66 chapters of the book of isaiah were written by one man, isaiah, possibly in two. Protoisaiah chapters 9, deuteroisaiah chapters 4055 and tritoisaiah chapters 5666. The best commentary on isaiah, hands down, is motyers stand alone volume published by intervarsity press. It begins by noting where this chapter fits in the structure of the book of isaiah before considering its significant themes.
Oswalt, the book of isaiah, chapters 4066, the new international commentary on the old testament grand rapids, mi. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Gods breath publications the proper exegesis of isaiah 53. Exegesis, intertextuality, and hermeneutics 9781506420554 by ben witherington iii. The exegesis and exposition of the book of isaiah book. Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, quotes archibald mccraig, who writes. The following analysis shows that the divine council is once again in session in isaiah 40. Jewish tradition uniformly attributed the entire book to isaiah, as did christian tradition until the eighteenth century.
The reader of the servant songs asks with the ethiopian eunuch, about whom, i ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else. Isaiah is the first of all prophetic books in the modern editions as well as in the hebrew bible where he is the first of the later prophets. Exegesis includes a wide range of critical disciplines. Here he offers pastors, teachers, and students an accessible commentary to isaiah, as well as a reasoned consideration of how isaiah was heard and read in early christianity.
A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of isaiah 9. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of isaiah. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. In the footnotes of certain study bibles you will find comments on some of these passages. Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries. The latest developments in the research of the prophets 1 ulrich berges u niversity of bonn2 abstract the aim of this article is to represent conclusions for scholarly exegesis from recent developments in the field of the prophets, especially those pertaining to the book of isaiah.
Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. The book of isaiah provides us with the most comprehensive prophetic picture of jesus christ in the entire old testament. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of isaiah in easy english. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. In fact, the organization of the book isnt ordered chronologically, but rather.
Many scholars today challenge the claim that isaiah wrote the entire book that bears his name. Watch our overview video on the first 39 chapters of the book of isaiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The theology of the book of isaiah studies the prophecies, messages, and theology of each section of the complex book, then unfurls its unifying themesfrom zion to david to the holy one of israel. Like a program guide to handels messiah, goldingay helps us see, hear and understand the grandeur of this prophetic masterpiece among the prophets.
The paper then outlines the meaning of the text beginning with the literal meaning before turning to the spiritual meaning addressing in turn the allegorical, moral and. Dispensational issues neal cushman addendum ortlund also the isaiah commentary in the series preaching the. In all the book of judges there is never once mention of a prophet, only deborah is called a prophetess. Isaiah announces that gods judgment will purify israel and prepare his people to the coming messianic king and new jerusalem. Without a proper understanding of the presence of the divine council, an essential element of exegesis contributing to a pivotal transition in the book of isaiah remains a mystery. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series. That version didnt really make very much sense to me because of all the thous and thees and thines. Read the book of isaiah from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Although the entire book is dated from the postexilic period, different sections of the book were written at various times. Like elijah, jeremiah, and the other prophets, isaiah was called by god to deliver his messages to israel for its welfare in the book of isaiah. The historical notes in the book anchoring the prophet isaiah in the sixth century before christ, begin with his receiving a vision of god.
A list of the best commentaries on isaiah ranked by scholars. The book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. The book of isaiah nicot, 1986, technical pastoral. For the unity of the book as a whole, see the structure on p. Apr 15, 2016 watch our overview video on the first 39 chapters of the book of isaiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of isaiah has been the focus of criticism by the school of higher criticism, which contends that a prophet who lived during the babylonian exile wrote the chapters 40 through 66. Best commentaries and books on isaiah logos bible software. The first verse of the book of isaiah states that isaiah prophesied during the reigns of uzziah or azariah, jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah, the kings of judah. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary theology of. David guzik commentary on isaiah1 describes the vision of isaiah concerning. Although isaiah was not the first prophet his prophecies form the longest and most extensive prophetic book of holy scripture. This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of. Reading the book of isaiah in its original context is the crucial prerequisite for reading its citation and use in later interpretation, including the new testament writings, argues ben witherington iii.
While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all. Winterstein written as a conference paper in 1969 in his commentary on jesaias zwei august pieper outlined the last 21 chapters of the book of isaiah into 3 chief parts, each of which consists of 9 chapters. Isaiahs obedience to god and the purging of his sin recorded in isaiah 6. The new testament quotes and applies more scriptures from the book of isaiah than any other old testament prophet. Isaiah 41 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Although the entire book is dated from the postexilic period, different sections of the book were written at. Uzziahs reign was 52 years in the middle of the 8th century bc, and isaiah must have begun his ministry a few years before uzziahs death, probably in the 740s bc. Alec motyer presents a landmark, singlevolume commentary on the prophecy of isaiah. Isaiah was the 8thcentury bc israelite prophet after whom the book of isaiah is named within the text of the book of isaiah, isaiah himself is referred to as the prophet, but the exact relationship between the book of isaiah and any such historical isaiah is complicated. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of isaiah, comprising 66 chapters, is one of the most profound theological and literarily expressive works in the bible.
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