Presenting a wealth of comment and perspective on isaiah, j. Moreover, he argues, the isaianic literature is organized around three messianic portraits. Although his emphasis is on the grammatical, historical, structural, literary and theological dimensions of the text, motyer writes with an eye on its meaning for christians today. Along the historical timeline on which the isaianic prophecies are strung, motyer finds three central and recurring themes. These devotionals reassure us that the lord can restore what sin. Chapters 129 of the book of isaiah are now often called first isaiah. Isaiah, a prophet of destruction and of hope the book of isaiah the meditation of the 8thcentury prophet isaiah on the destiny of jerusalem left a tradition of prophecy in his name. In addition to being accessible to everyone, alec motyers tyndale commentary on isaiah, is also quite simply, one of the best resources available. No other prophet rivals isaiah s brilliance of style, powerful imagery and clear. Nov 17, 2008 this smaller volume is not simply a summary of the larger work. Babylon about 150 years after the time of the prophet isaiah. The book of isaiah can be divided into two major parts. If isaiah was about the same age as samuel, jeremiah, and daniel were, at the beginning of their ministries, viz. The following website postings, many of which encapsulate subjects already discussed, reiterate how isaiahs prophetic message relates to the geopolitical configuration of our present world and how becoming familiar with it prepares us to participate in the events isaiah predicts.
Now of course there is much disagreement these days as to whether or not this latter passage is really a messianic prophecy or whether it is merely a prophecy that had its fulfillment long ago, shortly after the prophecy was made. Foreword if isaiah is the prince of prophets, then the book of isaiah is the most majestic of all the books of prophecy. John oswalt the book of isaiah, chapters 9, the book of isaiah. The first thirtynine chs, like the thirtynine books of the, speak mainly of condemnation. He portrays the sovereign rule of the lord of hosts who judges not only israel, but heathen nations as well. Father of the israelite nation who is not able to help them in their present plight. Among old testament prophetic books no other equals isaiahs brilliance of style and metaphor, its. These preexilic prophecies were brought into a new literary unity by the prophet himself and made to serve a new purpose. God, a servant leader as envisioned by prophet isaiah in what is popularly known as the servant songs. Among old testament prophetic books no other equals isaiahs brilliance of. It is semitechnical, so those who are not trained in the biblical languages may find some sections more difficult than others, but the wealth of exegetical insight is worth the effort. Key features of the prophecy of isaiah the book of isaiah. Motyer s commentary is an insightful, comprehensive analysis of the ot text that will certainly shed new light on the readers understanding of the book of isaiah. In this book alec motyer presents a wealth of comment and perspective on the book of isaiah.
Isaiah passages listed by isaiah reference book of. His books includethe prophecy of isaiah, and he was the old testament editor of the bible speaks today commentary series. Isaiah the man in john oswalts introduction to isaiah in the niv application commentary, he writes. Buy prophecy of isaiah new edition by alec motyer isbn. Intervarsity press, 1993, 46162, for the same idea with variations. A commandment i give unto you that ye search these things diligently. The best commentary on isaiah, hands down, is motyer s stand alone volume published by intervarsity press. No other prophet rivals isaiahs brilliance of style, powerful imagery and. They are brought to light when applying different modalities of literary analysisstructural, typological, and rhetoricaleach of which offers its own unique insights and data. Across the years isaiah has come to be known as the prince of the prophets. Oct 19, 2007 motyer also has a nice article in tyndale bulletin, 21 1970 called content and context in the interpretation of isaiah 7. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4. First, people believe that isaiah wrote the whole book because the book bears his name.
Context indeed helps in this highly debated passage 7. The book of isaiah introduction to the entire prophecy 1 objectives in studying this section 1 to begin our study of isaiah, with an introduction and sample of the entire prophecy 2 to observe gods condemnation of judah for lack of compassion and justice for the fatherless and widows, along with idolatrous worship 3 to see the. Isaiah 1 1 a vision of isaiah, the son of amoz, which he saw concerning judah and jerusalem. Oswalt, the book of isaiah, chapters 4066, nicot grand rapids. His books include the prophecy of isaiah, and he was the old testament editor of the bible speaks today commentary series. In the introduction, motyer details, through vignette style paragraphs, a basic topical and thematic description of each section on the book and then proceeds to discuss isaiah s thought in both its historical and theological context. Beyond these few personal sections, isaiah stands in. Alec motyer gives us the fruit of over three decades of the study of isaiah. More of a reference than a casual read, this will provide an enormous amount of material for biblical exegesis and hermeneutic analysis. Motyer, 9780851116525, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Pdf the book of isaiah chapters 4066 ernst wendland. Most christians believe that the book of isaiah was written by one person, the prophet isaiah who lived in jerusalem in the eighth century b.
Presenting a wealth of comment and perspective on the book of isaiah, j. There is no evidence that the word of the lord came to isaiah after the reign of hezekiah ended in. With extensive experience in parish ministry, he was principal of trinity college in bristol, england, and was well known as a bible expositor. Prophecy of isaiah by alec motyer new edition 1993 on. He has extensive experience in parish ministry and is well known as a bible expositor. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. The last twentyseven chs, like the twentyseven books of the nt. Prophecy of isaiah by alec motyer new edition 1993. While this may be accounted for in part by isaiahs 66 chapters, that is not the entire an. By our limiting isaiah s prophecy of immanuel to matthew s application of it to jesus matthew 1. The above commentary is taken from the prophecy of isaiah downers grove. It is semitechnical, so those who are not trained in the biblical languages may find some sections more difficult than others, but the. He is author of the prophecy of isaiah, and he is old testament editor of ivps commentary series, the bible speaks today.
The book of isaiah 3 for a fuller discussion of this structure see john n. This great prophet was called of god in his youth to cry aloud and spare not. Isaiah 6 records the personal call and commission of isaiah. The book of isaiah is perhaps the most compelling of all old testament prophecy.
Proper names in the book of isaiah bible professor. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Keil and delitzsch observe that, the two prohibitory expressions, understand notand perceive not,show what the result of the prophets preaching was to be, according to the. Alec motyer sees the book of isaiah as a mosaic constructed of a variety of prophecies originating at different points in the prophets career, with each prophecy shaped by its individual prehistory. The prophet isaiah a study of the prophecy of isaiah, the son of amoz who prophesied during the days of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah. Pdf the concept of the servant of god and isaiahs connection. Prophecy of isaiah 1993 intervarsity press, mowbray, 1993 the virgin birth a biblical study of the deity of jesus christ, robert glenn gromacki, 2002, religion, 240 pages. In the introduction, motyer details, through vignette style paragraphs, a basic topical and thematic description of each section on the book and then proceeds to discuss isaiahs thought in both its historical and theological context. Isaiah 36 39 is the historical section, which records the ministry of isaiah during the crisis when the assyrian host encompassed jerusalem. As a man who loves the word of god, alec motyer presents these daily devotionals from isaiah. Alec motyer 19242016 was a renowned old testament pastor and scholar.
Motyer 1999 contends too that the book is bereft of details proving an eyewitness account, such. The best commentary on isaiah, hands down, is motyers stand alone volume published by intervarsity press. It has been our intention in these pages to direct the attention of the reader to the person of the one who is both saviour and sovereign. This chapter should come first in the prophecy logically if not chronologically. In addition to being accessible to everyone, alec motyer s tyndale commentary on isaiah, is also quite simply, one of the best resources available. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4 by john calvin. Recipient of a christianity today 1994 critics choice awardamong old testament prophetic books no other equals isaiahs brilliance of style and metaphor, its arresting vision of the holy one of israel and its kaleidoscopic vision of gods future restoration of israel and the world. Keil and delitzsch observe that, the two prohibitory expressions, understand notand perceive not,show what the result of the prophets preaching was to be, according to the judicial will of god keil and delitzsch, isaiah, p. Chapters 4066 new international commentary on the old testament, 1986, 1998. Although the book of isaiah has more chs than either jeremiah or ezekiel, by word count it ranks third in size. The book of isaiah introduction to the entire prophecy 1. Alec motyer, a lifelong isaiah scholar, provides a lucid and insightful exposition of the book of isaiah. Motyer also has a nice article in tyndale bulletin, 21 1970 called content and context in the interpretation of isaiah 7. This chart organizes important isaiah references in the book of mormon according to their order of appearance in the book of isaiah.
For him, daily devotion is not a mere habit but a real desire to be transformed by the challenging word of isaiah. Recipient of a christianity today 1994 critics choice award. Overviews of the prophecy of isaiah the book of isaiah. This smaller volume is not simply a summary of the larger work. Motyer went back to the text, and this smaller volume contains many helpful insights not found in the larger work.
The assyrian period chapters 9 the prophet proclaims the lords indictment against judah and jerusalem, and the coming judgment against them. A prophecy about jesus would not have been a sign to king ahaz, who was dealing with an invasion of judea by aram and ephraim and who was appealing to the king of assyria for help instead of to his god. Alec motyer pays particular attention to three recurring themes. The book of isaiah is rightly considered the greatest of the ot prophecies, p. Alec motyer thinks it may refer to a high collar p. A part of the reason for this title is the possibility that the prophet was a member of the royal.
The new testament, as we shall see, affirms isaiahs authorship. Motyer expounds this reasoning further motyer, isaiah, pp. The story of the prophet isaiah episcopal church of the. The prophet of the exile posted on august 1, 2016 by claude mariottini most christians believe that the book of isaiah was written by one person, the prophet isaiah who lived in jerusalem in the eighth century b. Motyer, the prophecy of isaiah, 499, also sees here a messianic figure. Basic concepts of the prophecy of isaiah clear up much of the mystery surrounding this ancient text. The theology of the book of isaiah download pdfepub.
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