For the unity of the book as a whole, see the structure on p. Written by rphilli posted in isaiah tagged with bible study, book of isaiah, commentary on isaiah, free download of isaiah bible study, isaiah, isaiah. Introduction to isaiah bible commentary theology of work. We are sure to find the grace of christ, published by himself to a lost world in the everlasting gospel, under the type and figure of isaiah s province, which was to foretel the deliverance of the jews out of babylon. The day olivet was split for a description of the book. Gods prophet of doom and deliverance quality publications. Isaiah couched this message in oracles of singular poetic beauty and power, oracles in which surprising shifts in syntax, audacious puns, and double or tripleentendre are a constant feature. The student may want to have the aid of a commentary when preparing for class. How art thou fallen from heaven from the height of thy glory. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. Not only do you have a parallel translation of isaiah with the kjv translation to the left, but audio commentary of each verse in every chapter.
In my opinion, this is the best, most thorough commentary on the book of isaiah calvins commentary is an obvious classic as well. We believe isaiah has a clear message for us and our day. While the book of isaiah provides several historical touch points that anchor the prophet in a particular period of judahs history, the book ranges in its visions from isaiahs own times through to the end of. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of isaiah in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Moab, a kindred people, suffers calamity in jehovahs day of judgment, their prayers to no avail. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Those who proclaim the message of isaiah in any sort of public manner will do well to add this book to their library shelf. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more.
Ive found his site, isaiah explained a surprisingly rich and interesting resource. Isaiah 40 to 48 free bible commentary in easy english. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Moreover, in isaiahs view, the way we work today has value and meaning in the new creation that god promises for his people. The book of isaiah is not written in strict chronological order, as is evident from the fact that the prophets initial call to his ministry is not presented until chapter 6. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The conversation is part of the yale bible study series presented in cooperation with the congregational church of new canaan in new. Audio lectures features old testament scholar john oswalt teaching through the book of isaiah in short, engaging, and challenging lessons. The book of isaiah is perhaps the most compelling of all old testament prophecy. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Goldingay divides this excellent book into two parts with part one.
Then see steven masood the most knowledgable in the world, former muslim who is now a christian minister, now living in england. Isaiah 1 to 9 free bible commentary in easy english. Title and theological theme, including also jeremiah, ezekiel and the twelve minor prophets so called because of their small size by comparison with the major prophetic books of isaiah, jeremiah and ezekiel, and not at all suggesting that they are of. Childs uses the biblical text as a guide for understanding the almighty.
Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. Isaiah was married to a prophetess who bore him at least two sons isaiah 7. Even then i was aware that childs had an unique and impressive grasp of the scriptures. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. O lucifer lucifer is properly a bright star, that ushers in the morning. Gods assessment of israel and judah isaiah the bulk of the book of isaiah.
He writes much concerning the messiah that is to come. Now, in 2014, i began reading childss magnificent commentary on isaiah, and i am thoroughly impressed, delighted, and pleased. The book derives its title from the author, whose name means yahweh is salvation, and is similar to the names joshua, elisha, and jesus. Title and theological theme, including also jeremiah, ezekiel. Childs clearly has a marvelous understanding of the book of isaiah, and he has an impressive approach to understanding this great. The book of isaiah niv audio holy bible high quality. Young the book of isaiah new international commentary on the old testament, 1965. Of course, it is the longest book of prophecy in the bible, and it would seem that god gave to isaiah a clearer vision of the redemptive work of jesus christ than any other of the old testament prophets. 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. This concise commentary is offered with the prayer that it may present an overview of isaiah as a. Yea, a commandment i give unto you that ye search these things diligently.
Catholic scripture study international has a great number of choices, and today i am going to tell you about one of their latest the book of isaiah. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. Some chapters there are in this book which relate to babylon, egypt, tyre, and some other neighbouring nations. Youngs classic 3volume commentary on the book of isaiah allows the prophet to speak for himself as he gives a linebyline exegesis of the prophetic book.
Isaiah is a book that unveils the full dimensions of gods judgment and salvation. In the hebrew bible the book of isaiah initiates a division called the latter prophets for the former prophets see introduction to joshua. Seldom does a pastor or sunday school teacher give a full exposition of the book of isaiah. Included are important prophecies of the coming of jesus christ, his ministry and nature. Chapter 25 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. For this reason alone special attention should be paid to this. As an old testament scholar young concentrates primarily on the meaning of the text and expresses the force of the original language to give a fuller understanding of the prophets message. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. It is a very good transition in prophecy whether it be so in rhetoric or no, and a very common one, to pass from the prediction of the temporal deliverances of the church to that of the great. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary. Jul 22, 2012 ive recently begun a study of the avraham gileadi translation of isaiah. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries. Commentary on isaiah indepth versebyverse study of isaiah. Isaiah 49 to 57 free bible commentary in easy english.
The historical background for the book of isaiah spans more than two centuries, beginning with the ascension to the assyrian throne. The best commentary on isaiah is totally free right now. And on every page, you can see the work not just of a scholar, but of a prayerful man who knows jesus. Isaiah is the only book of scripture that christ himself has said, ye ought to search these things. The prophecy of daniel and my servant the prophets. The opening chapter may be addressing the situation judah faced at the time of the assyrian invasion in the days of king hezekiah. It is isaiah who writes in the most detailed manner of the promised messiah. This summary of the book of isaiah provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of isaiah. God is the author, the cause, the agent, the accomplisher of that salvation.
After the threatenings of wrath in the foregoing chapter we have here, i. Childs commentary on isaiah isnt just the best commentary on isaiah in my opinion. While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all. Isaiah presents perhaps the most important book of scripture in the old testament.
For a synopsis of my book zechariah and jewish renewal, written by allan. God will come in judgment upon those who refuse to repent. Apr 08, 2011 as many of you know, i have been doing an in depth study of the book of isaiah for the past 7 months. Based on oswalts isaiah commentary in the niv application commentary series, these lessons bring the meaning of isaiah into the twentyfirst century. This longanticipated work completes john oswalts twovolume commentary on the book of isaiah. John goldingays overview of isaiah aptly called the theology of the book of isaiah is just what the proverbial doctor ordered. Jan 28, 2010 this is session 5 of 8 videos for the book of isaiah. Isaiah commentary, verse by verse observations from the book of isaiah. The great isaiah scroll directory of qumran dead sea scroll. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of isaiah. An expositional commentary audiobook by chuck missler. Thankful praises for what god had done, which the prophet, in the name of the church, offers up to god, and teaches us to offer the.
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. There is also an outline of the book which will be followed in the class meeting in discussing the book. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. Ive recently begun a study of the avraham gileadi translation of isaiah. Important without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of characters. Isaiah aka isaias this section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of isaiah with numbers, chapters and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic. The book of isaiah from the holy bible new international version niv book 23 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio fo. Youngs older threevolume commentary on isaiah in the nicot series, is a model of careful evangelical scholarship.
After opening with a valuable discussion on the state of isaiah studies today, oswalt provides an insightful. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of isaiah in easy english. I have reared sons, brought them up, but they have revolted against me. For a brief treatment of the book, i recommend wayne jacksons book, isaiah. The book of isaiah is the secondlongest book in the bible in terms of chapters at a robust 66. While the book of isaiah provides several historical touch points that anchor the prophet in a particular period of judahs history, the book ranges in its visions from isaiahs own times through to the end of time when god creates new heavens and a new earth is. John oswalt the book of isaiah, chapters 9, the book of isaiah. In the hebrew bible the book of isaiah initiates a division called the latter prophets for the former prophets see introduction tojoshua.
You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. Although isaiah was not the first prophet his prophecies form the. The conversation is part of the yale bible study series presented in cooperation with the congregational church of new canaan in new canaan, ct. The book of isaiah is a marvelous book of prophecy. Intro to isaiah biblica the international bible society. Title and theological theme, including also jeremiah, ezekiel and the twelve minor prophets so called because of their small size by comparison with the major prophetic books of isaiah, jeremiah and ezekiel, and not at all suggesting that they are of minor importance. Although isaiah was not the first prophet his prophecies form the longest and most extensive prophetic book of holy scripture. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. History audio series the audio series only covers joshua through 1samuel.
Gods assessment of israel and judah isaiah the bulk of the book of isaiah consists of the prophet isaiah giving voice to gods assessment of israels failure to live up to the covenant between god and israel. For a synopsis of my book zechariah and jewish renewal, written by allan ashurst see. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary produced by tow project according to isaiah 1. It is second only to psalms, which is 150 or 151 if youre orthodox. The book of isaiah is quoted more times in the new testament than any other book, prophet or character in the old testament 411 times total.
Apr 27, 2015 childs uses the biblical text as a guide for understanding the almighty. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Seldom does a pastor or sunday school teacher give a full. Isaiah sent to king ahaz now it came to pass in the days of ahaz the son of jotham, the son of uzziah, king of judah, that rezin king of syria and pekah the son of remaliah, king of israel, went up to jerusalem to make war against it, but could not prevail against it. Isaiah is quoted directly in the new testament over 65 times, far more than any other old testament prophet, and mentioned by name over 20 times. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The completion of john oswalts commentary on isaiah in 1998 was a major blessing to the christian church. Isaiah 18 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. No other prophet rivals isaiahs brilliance of style, powerful imagery and clear vision of the messianic hope. Isaiah 18 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Jan 05, 2016 catholic scripture study international has a great number of choices, and today i am going to tell you about one of their latest the book of isaiah. As is the case with nearly all the books of the prophets, the book of isaiah takes its name from its writer. It includes 39 cds totaling over 40 hours of teaching. 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.
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