Discovering Isaiah - Content, interpretation, reception

Discovering Isaiah is the perfect introduction to the interpretation of Isaiah Through a critical assessment of key interpreters and interpretative debates, this is an Old Testament commentary that encourages in-depth study of the text and a genuine grappling with the theological and historical questions raised.

¿As part of the Discovering Biblical Texts series, Discovering Isaiah draws on a range of author-, text- and reader-centred methodological approaches as complementary rather than mutually exclusive ways of understanding the text. It also focuses on the reception history of the book of Isaiah, increasingly viewed by Biblical scholars as a vital aspect of interpretation rather than an optional extra.

Discovering Isaiah is an ideal Bible commentary for students and those looking to dig deeper into this key prophetic book of the Old Testament. You will gain a solid grasp of the structure and content of Isaiah, and a thorough understanding of a wide range of interpretative approaches and theological concerns that will enhance your own reading of the text.

Info autore

Andrew T. Abernethy is Associate Professor of Old Testament and degree coordinator of the MA in Biblical Exegesis at Wheaton College, Illinois. His previous books include the Old Testament commentaries The Book of Isaiah and God's Kingdom (IVP, 2016) and Eating in Isaiah (Brill, 2014).

Riassunto

Discovering Isaiah is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the Old Testament book of Isaiah, offering commentary on structure, content and interpretation that is ideal for students of theology.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Andrew T Abernathy, Andrew Abernethy, Andrew (Author) Abernethy, T ABERNETHY ANDREW
• Editore: O'Reilly
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 15.07.2021
• EAN: 9780281077663
• ISBN: 978-0-281-07766-3
• Pagine: 304
• Peso: 336 g
• Serie: Discovering; Discovering Series
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Religione: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Scritti religiosi, preghiere, libri di canti, meditazioni religiose; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Christianity, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, discovering isaiah; discovering the biblical texts; commentaries on isaiah; bible commentary for students; bible commentary isaiah; old testament commentary; books on interpreting isaiah; introduction to isaiah