Isaiah: 40-66
Isaiah: 40-66 by Walter Brueggemann, published by Westminster John Knox Press in January 1998, is a scholarly examination of the texts from Second Isaiah (Isaiah 40-55) and Third Isaiah (Isaiah 56-66). This fourth impression spans 276 pages and is presented in English. Brueggemann delves into the distinctiveness of these texts, attributed to different exilic poets, while also exploring their canonical connections within the broader context of the Old Testament.
Readers will find that this volume is part of the Westminster Bible Companion series, designed to aid laity in understanding the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. The book provides insights into the historical context of the biblical texts and discusses their relevance for contemporary faith living. It serves as a resource for both individual study and group Bible study classes, making it a valuable addition for those interested in biblical commentary and interpretation.
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In this volume, Walter Brueggemann focuses on Second Isaiah (Isaiah 40-55), believed to be written by a second exilic poet, and Third Isaiah (Isaiah 56-66), a third group of texts that rearticulate Isaianic theology in yet another faith situation. Brueggemann discusses both the distinctiveness of the texts and their canonical relatedness.
Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist laity in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups.
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