Isaiah 1–39: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition (NBBC)

by Barry Lowell Ross

Publisher:

Beacon Hill

, 2016

Overview

Prominent in both Judaism and Christianity, Isaiah is a book about redemption. Consisting of two parts, the first of which being the subject of this commentary, Isaiah’s overall message tells of God’s redemptive plan for all history, not just that of Israel. It is a book that strikes heavily on the thematic notes of God’s holiness, his saving acts, his sovereignty, and his lordship over all nations.

Exploring this formidable prophetic book in its canonical entirety is just one of several outstanding features of this commentary. As with other NBBCs this volume probes the issues of authorship, historical background, theology, and application. The author, Barry L. Ross, has continued the high standard of scholarship present in all New Beacon Bible Commentaries.

Key Features

• The latest scholarship from notable experts in the Wesleyan tradition
• Convenient introductory material for each book of the Bible, including information on authorship, dating, history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and more
• Comprehensive annotation divided into three sections:
  • Background elements behind the text
  • Verse-by-verse details and meanings
  • Significance, relevance, intertextuality, and application

Contents

• Judah’s Sickness and Its Causes; The Syrian-Israelite Threat: Isaiah 1:1–12:6
• Yahweh, Sovereign of All Nations: Isaiah 13:1–27:13
• A Righteous King Will Reign: Isaiah 28:1–33:24

Product Details

• Title: Isaiah 1–39: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition
• Author: Barry L. Ross
• Series: New Beacon Bible Commentary (NBBC)
• Publisher: Beacon Hill
• Publication Date: 2016
• Pages: 272
• Christian Group: Methodist and Wesleyan
• Resource Type: Commentaries
• Topic: Biblical Studies

About Barry Lowell Ross

Barry L. Ross is professor of Old Testament at the Anderson University, Indiana and has served in Japan and India as missionary.