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Zusatztext Crouch and Hays are presenting great lectures on Isaiah, championed by their ancient Near Eastern expertise and their trenchant exegetical acumen. Their lectures with story-telling clarity helps prophetic oracles without many plots come alive in engaging readings. It guides readers through the journey of historical contexts, from the eighth, seventh, sixth, and fifth centuries, helping readers gain the essential knowledge on key historical events and ramifications. The guide also expounds key themes on the Isaianic texts in association with each century, as though the ancient prophet’s preaching could be heard in our time. In an age of crisp yet precise SNS, this book offers the clearest guides in comprehending the book of Isaiah. Assuredly, these erudite and enchantingly captivating lectures will serve the readers well. Informationen zum Autor C.L. Crouch is Professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and Ancient Judaism and Chair of the Department of Textual, Historical and Systematic Studies of Judaism and Christianity at Radboud University (Nijmegen, Netherlands). She is also a research associate of the University of Pretoria (South Africa). Christopher B. Hays is D. Wilson Moore Associate Professor of Ancient Near Eastern Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary, USA. Klappentext C. L. Crouch and Christopher B. Hays introduce the Book of Isaiah in its diverse historical contexts, tracing its origins and development over several centuries: beginning with the career of the prophet Isaiah ben Amoz in eighth century Jerusalem, continuing with a late seventh century edition and the further revisions made in the late sixth century, and concluding with final shaping during the Persian Period. At each stage Crouch and Hays pay close attention to the historical, cultural, and theological conversations that influenced the book's aims and interests. Crouch and Hays discuss the theological and literary continuities among the book's contributors, as well as where language and concerns differed from generation to generation. They also consider the reception history of Isaiah and what the text has meant to people through history. With suggestions of further reading at the end of each chapter, this guide will be an essential accompaniment to study of the Book of Isaiah. Zusammenfassung Introduces the Book of Isaiah, examining its characteristics, historical context, and theological messaging, as well as the reception history of Isaiah and what the text has meant to people across history. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Isaiah in the Eighth Century Isaiah in the Seventh Century Isaiah in the Sixth Century Isaiah in the Fifth Century Further Reading Timeline ...
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C.L. Crouch is Professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and Ancient Judaism and Chair of the Department of Textual, Historical and Systematic Studies of Judaism and Christianity at Radboud University (Nijmegen, Netherlands). She is also a research associate of the University of Pretoria (South Africa).Christopher B. Hays is D. Wilson Moore Associate Professor of Ancient Near Eastern Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary, USA.
