The Great Texts of the Bible: Isaiah

by James Hastings

Publishers:

T&T Clark; Charles Scribner’s Sons

, 1910

Overview

The Great Texts of the Bible: Isaiah is an extensive commentary made up of essays, sermons, anecdotes, and scriptural interpretations. Scottish Presbyterian minister James Hastings, who compiled The Great Texts of the Bible in the early twentieth century, provides helpful and personal observations on the Scripture texts. He presents word meanings, expositions, poetry, and quotations from many authors and thinkers, as well as a list of references. Each section is outlined into major topics and points, offering readable commentary.

The Great Texts of the Bible: Isaiah is perfect for pastors and anyone else wanting expository notes on key Scripture passages. Hastings’s work is encouraging, clear, and well researched. The volume contains both a topical and a scriptural table of contents for reference.

Key Features

• Expository commentary on Isaiah
• Readable, clear style
• List of references and literature used throughout

Contents

• The Unnatural Children
• Learning to Do Well
• Reasoning with God
• The Transformation of the Sword
• The Making of a Missionary
• The Gift of a Son
• The Child as Leader
• The Wells of Salvation
• What of the Night?
• In the Desert
• The King and the Country
• The Forerunner
• God’s Waiting Ones
• The Bruised Reed and the Smoking Flax
• A Man of Sorrows
• Vicarious healing
• Our Sin-Bearer
• The Poor Man’s Market
• Abundant Pardon
• The Highest is the Most Forgiving
• God’s Double Dwelling-Place
• Arise! Shine!
• The Lord’s Sermon
• The Lord’s Remembrances
• The Angel of His Presence

Product Details

• Title: The Great Texts of the Bible: Isaiah
• Editor: James Hastings
• Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons
• Publication Date: 1910
• Pages: 503

About James Hastings

James Hastings (1852–1922) was a Scottish Presbyterian minister and theologian and the editor of many biblical works. He studied at the University of Aberdeen and the Free Church Divinity College. In 1884, he was ordained a Free Church minister. Born in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, he studied the classics at the University of Aberdeen and attended the Free Church Divinity College in Aberdeen. He was the founder and editor of the Expository Times.