The Book of Isaiah: Volume 1, Chapters 1-18 (New International Commentary | NIC)

by Edward Joseph Young

Publisher:

Eerdmans

, 1965

Overview

Edward J. Young’s classic 3-volume commentary engages in a line-by-line exegesis of the Book of Isaiah, setting interpretation firmly in the context of Isaiah’s archaeological, cultural, and intellectual background. Young allows the prophet to speak for himself and to expound his message for the present age. Written primarily for the minister, Sunday school teacher and general layperson, the theologically conservative commentary provides very few Hebrew words in the main body of the text. However, in order to serve those pastors, teachers and students who do know the Hebrew language, Young has provided technical material in the footnotes or in special notes.

Volume 1 covers chapters 1-18.

Contents

Top Highlights

“The name Isaiah means ‘The Lord is salvation,’ that is, ‘the Lord is the source of salvation.’” (Page 3)

“Isaiah did not see God because he was more spiritually attuned than others; he saw God because God had revealed Himself to him.” (Page 237)

“The thought of the argument may be paraphrased as follows: ‘There is great rejoicing among God’s people, because God has broken the yoke of burden and oppression, and the burden and oppression are removed because the weapons and garments of the warrior are destroyed, and the basic reason for these blessings is that a Child is born.’” (Page 329)

“To explain to the people of God that the old order was passing away and that the new era of universalism was approaching was the task of Isaiah, the prophet.” (Page 7)

“Behold!—The language introduced by hinneh, ‘behold!’ is employed in the Scriptures to announce a birth of unusual importance and significance.” (Page 284)

Praise for the Print Edition

The first really significant example of a thoroughly scholarly conservative commentary since Keil and Delitzsch

—Moody Monthly

The special value of this book lies in the fullness and depth of the exposition and the erudition of the footnotes…These alone justify its purchase by the layman, the minister, and the student.

—The Evangelical Quarterly

Product Details

• Title: The Book of Isaiah: vol. 1, Chapters 1-18
• Author: Edward J. Young
• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Publication Date: 1972
• Pages: 534

About Edward Joseph Young

Edward J. Young (1907–1968) was an Old Testament scholar and professor at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He earned an AB from Stanford University, a ThB and ThM from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a PhD from Dropsie College. Young wrote The Book of Isaiah, An Introduction to the Old Testament, and many other academic works.