Articles the last twenty years have witnessed a dramatic increase in the number and quality of biblical commentaries being published. Isaiah overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. For about 20 years, he spoke to both the northern kingdom of israel and. With this post, we begin to look at the best commentaries on the old testament prophetic books. Certainly, one of the four gospels would be high on the list, but i would suggest considering the book of isaiah. The book of isaiah, as it now appears in our old testament, contains far more than can be attributed to the prophet. The 8 th century bc prophet isaiah, son of amoz, is named as the inspired writer of the book of isaiah is 1. Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, introduces his analysis of isaiah with the observation. The first 39 chapters of the book of isaiah prophesy doom for a sinful judah and for all the nations of the world that oppose god. Bible study isaiah chapter 11 part 2 by revelation tv.
An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary theology of. Smith study from the bible and be encouraged to grow your faith. This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b. Over the past couple of years i have focused on building a collection of commentaries that will include only the best volumes on each book of the bible. Gods prophet of doom and deliverance quality publications. Isaiah is the source of nearly a quarter of the old testament quotations and allusions cited in the new testament, more than any other bible book even squeaking past the psalms. Bible study magazine is the only awardwinning magazine devoted to making your bible study more effective, organized, and relevant. This print publication delivers tools and methods for bible study, and insights from respected scholars and church leaders six times a year. For these bible study questions, we will focus on the role of. There are three commentaries and the important work on on the great isaiah scroll and the many special studies.
Top commentaries on every book of the bible from nathan w. In sheer size, isaiah second only to the book of psalms length and in the number of chapters. Interpreted by early christian medieval commentators the churchs bible wilken, robert l. The prophet isaiah s words inspire us with their beautiful cadences and lofty heights. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all.
A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of isaiah. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. It warns them of what will happen to them if they continue to oppose god. In all the book of judges there is never once mention of a prophet, only deborah is called a prophetess. I have had a special interest since going through it with the agape ministry group for over two years in the 1980s, and partially with the old promenade group in the 1990s. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. It is suited to bring the bible into contempt, and the whole science of exegesis into scorn.
It is identified by a superscription as the words of the 8thcentury bce prophet isaiah ben amoz, but there is extensive evidence that much of it was composed during the babylonian. The most useful method would be to go to the section of scripture that you are interested in, and selecting the button for a complete list of all commentaries and resources related to that scripture. This commentary explains the things that are clear in the song. Bible students disagree about the meaning and purpose of this book. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. As a whole, the book is a rather large collection of writings that were produced by a number of different authors, some of whom were separated by relatively long periods of time. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more.
Isaiah 1 to 9 free bible commentary in easy english. Interpreted by early christian medieval commentators the churchs bible. Of all the eighth century prophetic books, none matches the sheer scope of the book of isaiah. The vision of isaiah the son of amoz, which he saw concerning judah and jerusalem in the days of uzziah, jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah, kings of judah. His book covers the common prophetic themes of impending judgment and future restoration, but isaiah also focuses much attention on the coming messianic king, the servant of god. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Seldom does a pastor or sunday school teacher give a full exposition of the book of isaiah. When i add a book i almost always remove a book, a practice that allows me to focus on quality over quantity. What beethoven is in the realm of music, what shakespeare is in the.
Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. All the files on this site are available on one cd rom. Among all of the old testament books, it is a literary masterpiece. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament.
Although isaiah was not the first prophet his prophecies form the longest and most extensive prophetic book of holy scripture. Study guide on the book of isaiah, on line bible commentary for book of isaiah, niv commentary isaiah, free isaiah commentary welcome to. How to love god with all your heart by keith simons. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. Hippler will lead a bible study series on the book of isaiah beginning september 9.
However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Isaiah is the first of all prophetic books in the modern editions as well as in the hebrew bible where he is the first of the later prophets. It is isaiah who writes in the most detailed manner of the promised messiah. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. Explore free resources providing a biblical perspective on faith and work. Best commentaries and books on isaiah logos bible software. Isaiah 66 as the book of isaiah comes to a close it ends with drama, hope, and sobering warnings. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of isaiah in easy english. For a fuller treatment of the text consider homer haileys a commentary on isaiah with emphasis on the messianic hope religious supply. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. Best commentaries on each book of the bible tim challies.
With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. The advantage of having this material on a cd rom will be obvious to anyone interested in this material for study. Read the book of isaiah from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary produced by tow project according to isaiah 1.
This summary of the book of isaiah provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of isaiah. The bible is a book of sense, and it should be interpreted on principles that commend themselves to the sober judgment of mankind. Justin taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and publisher for books at crossway. His name, yeshaiah in hebrew, means yahweh is salvation, and his name aptly summarizes the content of his writings. The book of isaiah niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed. Throughout isaiah s writings, god has instructed him to return.
Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries. In the hebrew bible the book of isaiah initiates a division called the latter prophets for the former prophets see introduction to joshua. Isaiah overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. Isaiah is often referred to as the prince of prophets by commentators and biblical scholars because of the. There are a number of quite helpful commentaries on this prophetic book, and the following are five of the best. There was, according to these writings, no hope in anything that was. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary. This concise commentary is offered with the prayer that it may present an overview of isaiah as a. Isaiah bible study courses section 1 the book of isaiah this course is designed as an expository study of the book of isaiah, taking the student through the first third of this prophetic book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Having initiated a new era of cooperation among scholars in biblical research, over 1,000 scholars representing jewish, catholic, eastern orthodox, protestant, muslim, secular, and other traditions have now contributed to the project. Isaiah speaks so often of the messiah, that the book is often called the fifth gospel. To study the book of isaiah is like tackling the bible as a whole. Anyone who approaches a st udy of this book must do it with fear and trembling. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching.
He blogs at between two worlds and evangelical history. God will come in judgment upon those who refuse to repent. In the introduction to this work, oswalt considers isaiah s background, unity of composition, date and authorship, canonicity, hebrew text, theology, and problems of interpretation, and he offers a select bibliography for further research. They confront us with thoughtful rebukes and correction. The study will have a small group discussion followed by a lecture given by dr. Isaiah is considered one of the literary gems of the ancient world. The book of isaiah carries on the theme of judgment and hope, laying the groundwork for gods kingdom, a new covenant and renewed creation in the future. Oswalt, new international commentary on the old testament nicot, eerdmans, 1986, 759 pp. Isaiah is the source of nearly one quarter of the old testament quotations and allusions cited in the new testament. Register for the 20202021 pa parents bible study on the.
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