Continental Commentary Series: Isaiah 28–39 (CC)
Overview
This is the final volume in Wilberger's comprehensive treatment of Isaiah 1–39. In addition to verse-by-verse commentary, the author provides a systematic overview of the entire Book of Isaiah. This introduction to Isaiah covers: the book and the text, the formation of Isaiah 1–39, the prophet Isaiah and his religious roots, the theology of post-Isaianic materials, language and forms of speech in Isaiah, and a listing of recent Isaiah scholarship.
Top Highlights
“Salvation is more than just being delivered from one’s enemies; it includes Israel’s being formed into a people once again and being renewed.” (Page 357)
“The OT concepts of משׁפט (justice) and צדקה (righteousness), in all their facets, are really not all that different from the idea of love, at which point one must note carefully that ἀγάπη (love) includes the aspect of righteousness. But a significant difference cannot be overlooked. Isaiah addresses issues in the political domain and thinks that the people of God are to take their faith into account when they make political decisions or else they will have failed already and will be ripe for the storm of judgment. This political relevance of faith also belongs among the insights that are not simply to be set aside as if they are not an important aspect of Isaiah’s message.” (Page 47)
“If physical hindrances disappear, internal problems go away; if spiritual dullness is overcome, there is no room for physical life to be hindered either.” (Page 352)
“Such a change of direction apparently occurred during the crisis that was caused by Hezekiah’s rebellion against Assyria.” (Page 56)
“there was once a book of Isaiah that ended with chapter 35” (Page 496)
A work of such importance that it must be carefully studied by each serious student of Isaiah. A rich and significant contribution.
—Bibliotheca Sacra
- Title: Continental Commentary Series: Isaiah 13–27
- Author: Hans Wildberger
- Translator: Thomas H. Trapp
- Publisher: Fortress Press
- Publication Date: 1997
- Pages: 640
