Isaiah: An Introduction and Study Guide

Name: Isaiah: An Introduction and Study Guide
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780567680341
Price: 45.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

A Paradigmatic Prophet and His Interpreters

By Professor C.L. Crouch and Christopher B Hays

Series: T&T Clark’s Study Guides to the Old Testament

0.0 (0 reviews)

Summary

Isaiah: An Introduction and Study Guide by Professor C.L. Crouch and Christopher B. Hays offers a detailed exploration of the Book of Isaiah across several centuries. Beginning with the eighth-century prophet Isaiah ben Amoz in Jerusalem, the book traces its evolution through the seventh and sixth centuries, concluding with its final form shaped in the Persian Period. The authors examine the historical, cultural, and theological factors influencing these developments, highlighting both continuities and changes in language and concerns among the text’s contributors. The guide also discusses Isaiah’s reception history and includes suggestions for further reading at each chapter's end, making it indispensable for in-depth study of this complex biblical work.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$45⁰⁰

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Isaiah: An Introduction and Study Guide

$45⁰⁰

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

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.

Description

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.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

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

Collections

Christopher B. Hays Non-Fiction Professor C.L. Crouch Religion & Spirituality Series: T&T Clark’s Study Guides to the Old Testament

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.

Also by Christopher B. Hays

View all

The Widening of God's Mercy

By Christopher B Hays and Richard B Hays

Hardback

$66⁰⁰

Available
Ships in 2-3 weeks
The Widening of God's Mercy

By Richard B Hays and Christopher B Hays

Paperback

$30⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks