An Introduction to Isaiah 1-39: A Foundational Prophetic Work - Couverture souple

Sweeney, Marvin A.

 
9781666770360: An Introduction to Isaiah 1-39: A Foundational Prophetic Work

Synopsis

This volume offers an up-to-date guide to the study of Isaiah 1–39 for students and scholars in the field of Hebrew Bible studies. Marvin Sweeney provides discussion of the role of these chapters within the Book of Isaiah as a whole together with discussion of each of the major segments of Isaiah 1–39 and their component parts. Issues treated include discussion of the formal structure of the Book of Isaiah as a whole, the formation of each major segment of chapters 1–39, the compositional history of the book, the historical background, literary character, and theological perspective for each component of Isaiah 1–39, treatment of its distinctive language, and discussion of major elements of the reception history. Overall, the discussion demonstrates how Isaiah 1–39 and the Book of Isaiah as a whole emerged as one of the most important works of the Hebrew Bible.

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À propos de l?auteur

Marvin A. Sweeney is Professor of Hebrew Bible at the Claremont School of Theology and Claremont Graduate University. His many publications include Zephaniah: A Commentary, The Prophetic Literature, and 1-2 Kings: A Commentary.

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