Isaiah 40-66 A Commentary

Isaiah 40-66 A Commentary by Shalom M. Paul is a comprehensive study published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing in May 2012. This first edition spans 714 pages and is presented in English. The book focuses on the oracles of an anonymous prophet known as Second Isaiah, who prophesied during the latter half of the sixth century B.C.E. Paul conducts a close reading of the biblical text, providing thorough exegesis that encompasses historical, linguistic, literary, and theological aspects of the writings.

Readers will find an in-depth examination of Isaiah 40-66, including intertextual influences from earlier biblical and extrabiblical texts. The commentary also incorporates insights from medieval Jewish commentators and argues for the inclusion of chapters 55-66 within the scope of Second Isaiah, challenging the need for a separate Third Isaiah. This scholarly work is relevant for those interested in biblical studies, particularly in the context of Old Testament interpretation and the role of prophets in Judaism.