Interpreting Isaiah: Issues and Approaches

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Table of Contents: Contributors Abbreviations Introduction: David G. Firth and H. G. M. Williamson Part 1: Orientation 1 Recent Issues in the Study of the Book of Isaiah H. G. M. Williamson, Christ Church, Oxford Part 2: Themes, Theology and Text 2 Monotheism and Isaiah Nathan MacDonald 3 Too Hard to Understand? The Motif of Hardening in Isaiah Torsten Uhlig 4. Isaiah and Politics David J. Reimer 5. Faith in Isaiah Philip S. Johnston 6 Nationalism and Universalism in Isaiah Richard L. Schultz 7 Wisdom in Isaiah Lindsay Wilson 8 The Theology of Isaiah John Goldingay 9 The Text of Isaiah at Qumran Dwight Swansons 10 Isaiah in the New Testament Rikk E. Watts Part 3: Studies in Selected Texts 11 What's New in Isaish 9:1-7? Paul D. Wegner 12 A Structural-Historical Exegesis of Isaiah 42:1-9 S. D. (Fanie) Snyman 13 An Inner-Isaianic Reading of Isaiah 61:1-5 Jacob Stromberg Index of Names Index of Scripture References Index of Qumran Literature ReferencesPublisher Marketing: Ever since the first century, Christians have regarded Isaiah as a high point in the Old Testament prophetic literature. Its themes of messiah and suffering servant, deliverance from exile and new creation--to name a few--have been viewed as reaching particular fulfillment in the gospel. Then too, the impact of Isaiah on the church's language of worship and hymnology, and on the Western tradition of art and literature, is beyond measure. The book of Isaiah has also received more than its fair share of scholarly examination, with various theories of its origin and composition proposed. Originating in a 2008 Tyndale Fellowship conference on Isaiah, Interpreting Isaiah presents some of the most significant evangelical scholarship on Isaiah today. Essays on recent scholarship and the theology of Isaiah offer valuable overviews that bring readers abreast of current understanding. And more sharply focused studies in particular Isaianic themes and texts explore issues and exercise methodologies that will interest and reward diligent teachers and preachers of the Old Testament. Contributor Bio:  Firth, David G David G. Firth is director of research and lecturer in Old Testament at St. John's College in Nottingham, England. He is the author of 1 & 2 Samuel (Apollos Old Testament Commentary) and The Message of Esther, and coeditor of Interpreting the Psalms, Interpreting Isaiah and Words & the Word. Contributor Bio:  Williamson, H G M H. G. M. Williamson is Regius Professor of Hebrew, University of Oxford, and Student of Christ Church.