Fortress, 1988, in which seitz and the authors explored the various ways reading the book as a whole contributes to our understanding of what is being said in it. Oswalt, 9780802825292, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He does not overwhelm with scholarly apparatus or linguistic detail and does a good job bringing out history and oswalts commentary carried me through teaching a sunday school class on isaiah fools do rush in. Isaiah features old testament scholar john oswalt teaching through the book of isaiah in short, engaging, and challenging lessons. His 2volumn study is first and foremost of definitive works on the old testament prophet isaiah. After opening with a valuable discussion on the state of. Best commentaries and books on isaiah logos bible software. Oswalts twopart study of the book of isaiah for the nicot series, this commentary on chapters 1u39 combines theological acumen, literary sensitivity, philological expertise, and historical knowledge to present a faithful and accurate reading of one of the old testaments most important books. His expertise is in old testament studies, hebrew language, and hebrew religion. The book of isaiah, chapters 4066 the new international commentary on the old testament oswalt, john n.
While the book of isaiah claims to be written in the 8 th century b. Based on oswalt s isaiah commentary in the niv application. The prophet isaiah was primarily called to prophesy to the kingdom of judah. Oswalt has done a video series on the book of isaiah for the francis asbury society. He notes, for example, that scholars often divide isaiah into three divisions, with chapters 9. The book of isaiah was written between 739 and 681 b. A unique commentary that explores each passage from three vital perspectives. After opening with a valuable discussion on the state of isaiah studies today, oswalt provides an insightful versebyverse explanation of isaiah 4066, giving special attention to the message of the prop. That, more than the raw dates and events of history, are the big lessons for us. The completion of john oswalt s commentary on isaiah in 1998 was a major blessing to the christian church. Audio lectures features old testament scholar john oswalt teaching through the book of isaiah in short, engaging, and challenging lessons. Oswalt adheres to single, unitary authorship of the book of isaiah. He declares the truth that even in the darkest hours, the holy one of israel is infinitely trustworthy.
After opening with a valuable discussion on the state of isaiah studies today, oswalt provides an insightful versebyverse explanation of isaiah 4066, giving special attention to the message of the prophet not only for his own time but also for modern readers. While positive toward duhms analysis of the three portions of the book of isaiah, oswalt rejects their rigid separation, citing childs work 1979 that the historical settings of second and third isaiah are suppressed by the theological unity of the book. Isaiah wrestles with the realities of people who are not convicted by the truth but actually hardened by it, and with a god whose actions sometimes seem unintelligible, or even worse. John oswalt takes learners on a deep dive into chapters 4055, where we discover that often we experience the fire of captivity is not for the purpose of destroying us. It should be on the desk of every student of the old testament. Youngs older threevolume commentary on isaiah in the nicot series, is a model of careful evangelical scholarship. Oswalt was president of asbury college from 1983 to 1986. For oswalt a central theme of the book is the necessity of gods people trusting in the god they claim to serve.
Oswalt s twopart study of the book of isaiah for the nicot series, this commentary provides exegetical and theological exposition on the latter twentyseven chapters of isaiah. Oswalt also provides substantial discussions of several issues crucial to the book of isaiah. Like many of the socalled writing prophets, the book of isaiah views the momentous political and military events of the ninth through the fifth centuries b. After opening with a valuable discussion on the state of isaiah studies today, oswalt provides an insightful versebyverse explanation of isaiah 4066, giving special attention to the message. This longanticipated work completes john oswalt s twovolume commentary on the book of isaiah. Oswalt one of the features of isaiah studies in the last twenty years has been a return to an appreciation for the book as a unit. As may be necessary in isaiah, oswalt delves into the culture of the people during the time of the prophesies. The niv application commentary 03102068 by oswalt, john n. Sep 25, 2018 his most recent book is the holy one of israel. Numerous scholarly journals, biblical encyclopedias and. The book of isaiah is a long and winding road with many twists, turns, and aboutfaces. His writings have appeared in bible encyclopedias, scholarly journals and popular religious periodicals, and is a leading scholar on the book of isaiah. Based on oswalts isaiah commentary in the niv application commentary series, these lessons bring the meaning of isaiah. The isaiah course, featuring lessons by old testament scholar john oswalt, leads you through the book of isaiah in engaging and challenging units.
The book of isaiah addresses the problem of sin, showing the need for salvation. It is during the reign of the messiah that gods righteousness will be fully revealed to the world. Best isaiah commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Oswalts twopart study of the book of isaiah for the nicot series, this commentary on chapters 9 combines theological acumen, literary sensitivity, philological expertise, and historical knowledge to present a faithful and accurate reading of one of the old testaments most important books.
John oswalt led a 16week bible study through the entire book of exodus. These lessons bring the meaning of isaiah into the twentyfirst century. Growing out of the work that the author did in preparing two major commentaries on isaiah, these essays range from comprehensive to specific, and from popular to scholarly. He is the author of 11 books, most notable of which is the twovolume. He is available for revival meetings, bible conferences, and retreats. Mar 25, 2019 isaiah features old testament scholar john oswalt teaching through the book of isaiah in short, engaging, and challenging lessons. Each unit helps bring the meaning of isaiah into the twentyfirst century. He writes from a refreshingly conservative and evangelical point of view. Judah was going through times of revival and times of rebellion. The book of isaiah book the indianapolis public library. The completion of john oswalts commentary on isaiah in 1998 was a major blessing to the christian church. At the request of many of our longdistance friends, we have recorded and compiled the complete study into a series of 16 videos that are available to order from our bookstore, or download the student guides, and watch the videos. The book of isaiah, chapters 9 the new international commentary on the old testament oswalt, john n.
This longanticipated work completes john oswalts twovolume commentary on the book of isaiah. He notes, for example, that scholars often divide isaiah into three divisions, with chapters 9 addressing isaiahs contemporaries in the eighth century bc, chapters 4055 presupposing the exile of the sixth century, and chapters 5666. John oswalt, 30 lectures on isaiah biblical elearning. Oswalt isaiah, a video study session 1 introduction. Young, written on the book of isaiah for nicot was followed by john oswalt s twovolume commentaries. Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries. Download oswalt s study on the first 39 chapters of the book of isaiah is part of the new international commentary on the old testament.
While his expertise and primary interest is in the old testament and in showing the relevance of the old testament for contemporary christians, he is also passionately concerned about christian holiness and about the serious need for holy living among. Oswalt s twopart study of the book of isaiah for the nicot series, this commentary on chapters 9 combines theological acumen, literary sensitivity, philological expertise, and historical knowledge to present a faithful and accurate reading of one of the old testaments most important books. He is the author of 11 books, most notable of which is the twovolume commentary on the book of isaiah in the new international commentary of the old testament. Based on oswalt s isaiah commentary in the niv application commentary series, these lessons bring the meaning of isaiah into the twentyfirst century. They first appeared in biblical dictionaries, scholarly journals, and popular. After opening with a valuable discussion on the state of isaiah studies today, oswalt provides an insightful versebyverse explanation of isaiah 4066, giving special attention to the message of the prophet not only for his own time but also for. John oswalt is without question one of the best scholars on the book of isaiah. Based on oswalts isaiah commentary in the niv application commentary series, these lessons bring the meaning of isaiah into the 21st century. In a seeming paradox, the book of isaiah also presents the messiah as one who will suffer. Oswalt presents a detailed, scholarly, evangelical commentary on chapters 9 of isaiah. Oswalt growing out of the work that the author did in preparing two major commentaries on isaiah, these essays range from comprehensive to speci. Oswalt is more conservative than i, but he makes his cases and points in such a manner that i pause to think about them and weigh them for myself.
Many scholars today challenge the claim that isaiah wrote the entire book that bears his name. This gives us an invaluable conservative commentary on the book of isaiah. Isaiah, a video study features old testament scholar john oswalt teaching through the book of isaiah in short, engaging, and challenging lessons. The holy one of israel compiles his reflections from a lifetime of research, and as such, helps readers understand isaiah s beauty, majesty, and profound theology.
Oswalt s twopart study of the book of isaiah for the nicot series, this commentary provides exegetical and theological exposition on the latter 27 chapters of isaiah for scholars, pastors, and students who seek to know the perennial meaning of the text in contemporary terms. Oswalt has written a number of articles in journals and chapters in books on the book of isaiah as a whole, or some aspect of it. I reared children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against me. As oswalt works through the book passagebypassage, he comments on the text itself and then. He is the author of 11 books, most notable of which is the twovolume commentary on the book of isaiah in the new international commentary of. The book of isaiah, chapters 4066 denver seminary overdrive. The book of isaiah, chapters 9 the new international. The strongest argument for the unity of isaiah is the expression the holy one of israel, a title for god that occurs 12 times in chs. Because of the fulfilled supernatural predictions of isaiah, critics believe that the second half of isaiah chapters.
Oswalt s commentary is evangelical with a clear exposition of passages like isa. May 02, 2020 the messiahs kingdom on earth isaiah chapters 6566 is the goal toward which all of the book of isaiah points. Isaiah is called by god to speak to the people of judah and call attention to their wrongdoingsand the resulting judgment. Oswalt provides an extensive introduction to the book along with an extensive bibliography using his own translation and a versebyverse commentary to examine the intricate details of this important prophet and his message. The bible project introductory 8 minute video on isaiah 9 the bible project introductory 8 minute video on isaiah 4066. Dailyweekly isbn 9781628243499 paperback isbn 9781628243536 dvd isbn 9781628243505 mobi isbn 9781628243512 epub isbn 9781628243529 updf 1.
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