Part of zondervans beyond the basics video series, isaiah. His writings have appeared in bible encyclopedias, scholarly journals and popular. Oswalt provides an extensive introduction to the book along with an extensive bibliography using his own translation and a verse by verse commentary to examine the intricate details of this important prophet and his message. Studies in the book of isaiah, through wipf and stock publishers. Judah was going through times of revival and times of rebellion. Isaiah features old testament scholar john oswalt teaching through the book of isaiah in short, engaging, and challenging lessons. The book of isaiah was written between 739 and 681 b. His expertise is in old testament studies, hebrew language, and hebrew religion. After opening with a valuable discussion on the state of isaiah studies today, oswalt provides an insightful verse by verse explanation of isaiah 4066, giving special attention to the message of the prop. Oswalt is visiting distinguished professor of old testament at asbury theological seminary in wilmore, kentucky. While this has by no means signaled an abandonment of the longheld scholarly conviction concerning the multi. Oswalt, 9780802825292, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. His 2volumn study is first and foremost of definitive works on the old testament prophet isaiah.
He is available for revival meetings, bible conferences, and retreats. Oswalt isaiah features old testament scholar john oswalt teaching through the book of isaiah in short, engaging, and challenging lessons. After opening with a valuable discussion on the state of isaiah studies today, oswalt provides an insightful versebyverse explanation of isaiah 4066, giving special attention to the message of the prophet not only for his own time but also for modern readers. A video study features old testament scholar john oswalt teaching through the book of isaiah. Audio lectures features old testament scholar john oswalt teaching through the book of isaiah in short, engaging, and challenging lessons. He is the author of 11 books, most notable of which is the twovolume commentary on the book of isaiah in the new international commentary of the old testament. That, more than the raw dates and events of history, are the big lessons for us. Youngs older threevolume commentary on isaiah in the nicot series, is a model of careful evangelical scholarship. The book of isaiah, chapters 4066 the new international. The niv application commentary 03102068 by oswalt, john n. The completion of john oswalt s commentary on isaiah in 1998 was a major blessing to the christian church. As oswalt works through the book passage by passage, he comments on the text itself and then.
Judah was threatened with destruction by assyria and egypt, but was spared. Isaiah the niv application commentary kindle edition. Oswalt adheres to single, unitary authorship of the book of isaiah. As may be necessary in isaiah, oswalt delves into the culture of the people during the time of the prophesies. Sep 25, 2018 his most recent book is the holy one of israel. Oswalt has written a number of articles in journals and chapters in books on the book of isaiah as a whole, or some aspect of it. After opening with a valuable discussion on the state of isaiah studies today, oswalt provides an insightful verse by verse explanation of isaiah 4066, giving special attention to the message of the prophet not only for his own time but also for modern readers. Oswalt, 9780802825292, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook.
John oswalt has also written the highly acclaimed 2 volume commentary on isaiah in the nicot series, so he has much experience to draw on. The introduction to isaiah that he provides i love this book. Oswalt ph d, brandeis university is visiting distinguished professor of old testament at asbury theological seminary in wilmore, kentucky. In the introduction to this work, oswalt considers isaiahs background, unity of composition, date and authorship, canonicity, hebrew text, theology, and problems of interpretation, and he offers a select bibliography for further research.
Oswalts twopart study of the book of isaiah for the nicot series, this commentary on chapters 9 combines theological acumen, literary sensitivity, philological expertise, and historical knowledge to present a faithful and accurate reading of one of the old testaments most important books. The prophet isaiah was primarily called to prophesy to the kingdom of judah. Fortress, 1988, in which seitz and the authors explored the various ways reading the book as a whole contributes to our understanding of what is being said in it. Based on oswalt s isaiah commentary in the niv application. Based on oswalts isaiah commentary in the niv application. This longanticipated work completes john oswalt s twovolume commentary on the book of isaiah. In the introduction to this work, oswalt considers isaiahs background, unity.
Oswalt provides an extensive introduction to the book along with an extensive bibliography using his own translation and a versebyverse commentary to examine the intricate details of this important prophet and his message. After opening with a valuable discussion on the state of isaiah studies today, oswalt provides an insightful verse by verse explanation of isaiah 4066, giving special attention to the message of the prophet not only for his own time but also for. This second installment in john oswalts twovolume treatment of the book of isaiah should quickly become the standard american evangelical exposition of. Oswalts twopart study of the book of isaiah for the nicot series, this commentary on chapters 1u39 combines theological acumen, literary sensitivity, philological expertise, and historical knowledge to present a faithful and accurate reading of one of the old testaments most important books. Oswalts twopart study of the book of isaiah for the nicot series, this commentary provides exegetical and theological exposition on the latter twentyseven chapters of isaiah for scholars, pastors, and students. The book of isaiah, chapters 9 the new international. After opening with a valuable discussion on the state of. John oswalt, 30 lectures on isaiah biblical elearning.
Based on oswalts commentary in the niv application commentary series, these lessons enable viewers to accurately understand and apply the text of isaiah to life in the twentyfirst century. He has also written numerous articles that have appeared in bible encyclopedias, scholarly journals. The completion of john oswalts commentary on isaiah in 1998 was a major blessing to the christian church. John oswalt has published a new book, the holy one of israel. Oswalt is an ordained minister in the united methodist church, with membership in the kentucky annual conference. Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries. His writings have appeared in bible encyclopedias, scholarly journals and popular religious periodicals, and is a leading scholar on the book of isaiah.
Oswalt one of the features of isaiah studies in the last twenty years has been a return to an appreciation for the book as a unit. Keith mathison says, the completion of john oswalts commentary on isaiah in 1998 was a major blessing to the christian church. It probably helped that john oswalt had already turned out an impressive commentary on isaiah in the nicot series. This gives us an invaluable conservative commentary on the book of isaiah. The book of isaiah, chapters 4066 the new international commentary on the old testament oswalt, john n. These lessons bring the meaning of isaiah into the twentyfirst century. The bible project introductory 8 minute video on isaiah 9 the bible project introductory 8 minute video on isaiah 4066. Oswalt, new international commentary on the old testament nicot, eerdmans, 1986, 759 pp. Oswalts twopart study of the book of isaiah for the nicot series, this commentary on chapters 1u39 combines theological acumen, literary. Oswalt phd, brandeis university is visiting distinguished professor of old testament at asbury theological seminary in wilmore, kentucky. Oswalt was president of asbury college from 1983 to 1986. Oswalt presents a detailed, scholarly, evangelical commentary on chapters 9 of isaiah.
After opening with a valuable discussion on the state of isaiah studies today, oswalt provides an insightful versebyverse explanation of isaiah 4066, giving special attention to the message of the prophet not only for his own time but also for. John oswalt is visiting distinguished professor of old testament at asbury theological seminary. As oswalt works through the book passagebypassage, he comments on the text itself and then explores issues in israels culture and in ours that help us understand the meaning of each passage. John oswalt is without question one of the best scholars on the book of isaiah. Oswalt growing out of the work that the author did in preparing two major commentaries on isaiah, these essays range from comprehensive to speci. Mar 25, 2019 isaiah features old testament scholar john oswalt teaching through the book of isaiah in short, engaging, and challenging lessons. Based on oswalts isaiah commentary in the niv application commentary series, these lessons bring the meaning of isaiah into the 21st century. Oswalt is more conservative than i, but he makes his cases and points in such a manner that i pause to think about them and weigh them for myself. John oswalt takes learners on a deep dive into chapters 4055, where we discover that often we experience the fire of captivity is not for the purpose of destroying us. Young, written on the book of isaiah for nicot was followed by john oswalts twovolume commentaries. Best commentaries and books on isaiah logos bible software.
He has also written numerous articles that have appeared in bible encyclopedias, scholarly journals and popular religious periodicals. Oswalt s twopart study of the book of isaiah for the nicot series, this commentary provides exegetical and theological exposition on the latter twentyseven chapters of isaiah for scholars, pastors, and students. He is the author of numerous articles and several books, including the twovolume commentary on isaiah in the new international commentary on the old testament series and called to be holy. Numerous scholarly journals, biblical encyclopedias and academic. Growing out of the work that the author did in preparing two major commentaries on isaiah, these essays range from comprehensive to specific, and from popular to read more. The book of isaiah, chapters 4066 denver seminary overdrive. This longanticipated work completes john oswalts twovolume commentary on the book of isaiah. Aug 01, 2003 it probably helped that john oswalt had already turned out an impressive commentary on isaiah in the nicot series.
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