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Isaiah: An Introduction and Study Guide
A Paradigmatic Prophet and His Interpreters
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This guide is ideal for both students and scholars of religious studies, theology, and biblical history seeking a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the Book of Isaiah. It will also benefit readers interested in the historical and cultural contexts of biblical texts and those keen on understanding the development and reception of prophetic literature.
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.
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.
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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. They 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 the study of the Book of Isaiah.
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Professor Brent A. Strawn of Duke University praises the volume as an ideal introduction, noting the authors' vast knowledge, clear writing, and pedagogical skill. He highlights the up-to-date coverage of Isaiah's historical context and theological themes over four centuries, particularly valuing the chapter on the seventh century.
John commends the guide’s clarity and readability, appreciating its explanation of the complex growth and editing of Isaiah from the 8th to 5th century BCE. He notes the authors effectively relate the theological messages to their political contexts and recommends the guide as a significant contribution to biblical studies.
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ISBN: 9780567680341
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 August 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: T.& T.Clark Ltd
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 232.0mm
Height: 156.0mm
Weight: 232g
Pages: 144
About the Author
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, the Netherlands. She is also a research associate of the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Christopher B. Hays is D. Wilson Moore Professor of Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary, USA. He is also a research associate of the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
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