Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Jehovah is salvation 1 pages this is the entire book of isaiah. A valuable resource for gospel teachers, students, and family study, commentaries on isaiah in the book of mormon can help each of us more fully comprehend the teachings and prophecies of isaiah. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of isaiah call number. It is semitechnical, so those who are not trained in the biblical languages may find some sections more difficult than others, but the wealth of exegetical insight is worth the effort. There are a number of quite helpful commentaries on this prophetic book, and the following are five of the best. For many within the biblical field, the publication of yet another commentary seems about the last thing needed, says brevard childs in the preface to his commentary on isaiah. A list of the best commentaries on isaiah ranked by scholars. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Nov 17, 2008 of all the eighth century prophetic books, none matches the sheer scope of the book of isaiah. First, the book of isaiah best manifests its structural unity, thematic coherence, and rhetorical emphasis when read as an exemplar of prophetic covenant disputation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Commentary on the book of isaiah by matthew henry old. 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. There was, according to these writings, no hope in anything that was. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Youngs classic 3volume commentary engages in a linebyline exegesis of the book of isaiah, setting interpretation firmly in the context of isaiahs archaeological, cultural, and intellectual background. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10. The completion of john oswalts commentary on isaiah in 1998 was a major blessing to the christian church. Isaiah overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible. In the hebrew bible the book of isaiah initiates a division called the latter prophets for the former prophets see introduction to joshua. 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. Of the calamities to which the prophet refers, they could have no doubt. Isaiah tyndale old testament commentaries book 20 kindle. It may easily be the best onevolume evangelical commentary on isaiah available today. The historical notes in the book anchoring the prophet isaiah in the sixth century before christ, begin with his receiving a vision of god.
You will find material here not found in other commentaries presented in a style that anyone interested in scripture can understand. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Isaiah overview, 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. Because of these and numerous other christological texts in isaiah, the book stands as a testament of hope in the lord, the one who saves his people from themselves. I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. Read the book of isaiah from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Gods professing people did not know or consider that they owed their lives and comforts to gods fatherly care and kindness. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book. Chapters 4066 new international commentary on the old testament. Alec motyer presents a landmark, singlevolume commentary on the prophecy of isaiah. All the files on this site are available on one cd rom. For a good introductory overview of these books, i would recommend o. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Mar 22, 2020 a critical and exegetical commentary on the book of isaiah call number. Isaiah, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament. Justin taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and publisher for books at crossway. Isaiah is often referred to as the prince of prophets by commentators and biblical scholars because of the powerful way he presents the themes of justice and redemption. The 8 th century bc prophet isaiah, son of amoz, is named as the inspired writer of the book of isaiah. 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. Commentaries on isaiah in the book of mormon deseret book. With great skill he first reminds them of what they saw and knew, that they were severely punished. In all the book of judges there is never once mention of a prophet, only deborah is called a prophetess. There are three commentaries and the important work on on the great isaiah scroll and the many special studies. Gileadis work will render obsolete almost all the speculations of isaiah scholars over the last one hundred years, enabling scholarship to proceed along an entirely new line, opening new avenues of approach for others to followprofessor roland. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. Isaiah was married to a prophetess who bore him at. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of.
He blogs at between two worlds and evangelical history. 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 isaiah s own times through to the end of time when god creates new heavens and a new earth is. Drawing on a lifetime of study and teaching the book, j. With this post, we begin to look at the best commentaries on the old testament prophetic books. Chapters 4066 new international commentary on the old testament, 1986, 1998. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. How many are very careless in the affairs of their souls. This longanticipated work completes john oswalts twovolume commentary on. 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. For about 20 years, he spoke to both the northern kingdom of israel and the southern kingdom of judah. The authors of the book of isaiah in its present form were addressing a small jewish community in and near jerusalem.
It warns them of what will happen to them if they continue to oppose god. The first 39 chapters of the book of isaiah prophesy doom for a sinful judah and for all the nations of the world that oppose god. To help as you select biblical commentaries for your study, reformation bible colleges dr. John oswalt the book of isaiah, chapters 9, the book of isaiah. In addition to the fact that this duplication of isaiah in the book of mormon corrects textual errors. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries. This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b. You wonder what on earth all that ancient stuff has to do with tomorrow mornings news or with the problems youre facing today. Isaiah overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. Commentaries on isaiah commentaries coffman commentaries isaiah chapter 1. His name, yeshaiah in hebrew, means yahweh is salvation, and his name aptly summarizes the content of his writings. The book of isaiah, along with the book of jeremiah, is distinctive in the hebrew bible for its direct portrayal of the wrath of the lord as presented, for example, in isaiah 9. Palmer robertsons the christ of the prophets of all the eighth century prophetic books, none matches the sheer scope of. Isaiah s name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation.
The acu commentary and the unity of the book of isaiah. Best isaiah commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. John goldingay helps us make sense of this book called isaiah as a tapestry of patterned collages, parts put together in an intentional whole. Among the many liberal positions advocated, this volume argues for the multiple authorship of the book of isaiah. Understanding isaiah in the book of mormon thus presumes an understanding of the terms house of israel, covenant, and gentile, which predominate in the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon and do not occur elsewhere in the book. The discussion of hebrew terms, when cited, is made as clear as possible for an english reader. With this post, we begin to look at the best commentaries on. Second, the principal arrangement of the book comprises seven asymmetrical concentric sections, each made up of complex triadic and. Isaiah tyndale old testament commentaries book 20 kindle edition by j. The book of isaiah nicot, 1986, technical pastoral. The scope of this paper does not allow a detailed explication of the isaiah chapters in the book of mormon.
A classic in conservative old testament scholarship, this threevolume commentary concentrates primarily on the meaning of the text of isaiah rather than on specific textual problems. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. I hope you find the answers you are looking for and more, these files are ed. Introduction when you hear the words, old testament prophecy is the first thought that comes to your mind, how boring. Keith mathison has put together a list of his top 5 commentaries for each book of the bible. Abilene christian university press abilene, texas has just released its new commentary, the transforming word one volume bible commentary. The authors of the book of isaiah in its present form were addressing a small jewish community in and near. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary. Commentaries on isaiah commentaries on the book of isaiah the commentaries in the following five groups have been selected with few exceptions from those published in the last fifty years. Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. Isaiah commentary book of isaiah commentary lifeway.
Motyer offers a very good introduction to the book especially dealing with the controversial authorship of the prophecy. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. The best commentary on isaiah is totally free right now. As is the case with nearly all the books of the prophets, the book of isaiah takes its name from its writer. Apr 27, 2015 for many within the biblical field, the publication of yet another commentary seems about the last thing needed, says brevard childs in the preface to his commentary on isaiah. Best commentaries on each book of the bible tim challies. The most useful method would be to go to the section of scripture that you are interested in, and selecting the button for a complete list of all commentaries and resources related to that scripture. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading isaiah tyndale old testament commentaries book 20. The advantage of having this material on a cd rom will be obvious to anyone interested in this material for study.
Isaiah biblical studies old testament ebook commentaries. While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all. Over the past couple of years i have focused on building a collection of commentaries that will include only the best volumes on each book of the bible. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. When i add a book i almost always remove a book, a practice that allows me to focus on quality over quantity.
An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary theology of. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. For the unity of the book as a whole, see the structure on p. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. Best commentaries and books on isaiah logos bible software. Alec motyer it is a one volume commentary that numbers at close to 550 pages. His book covers the common prophetic themes of impending judgment and future restoration, but isaiah also focuses much attention on the coming messianic king, the servant of god. The best commentary on isaiah, hands down, is motyers stand alone volume published by intervarsity press.
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