Abernethy, Andrew T.,

Discovering Isaiah : content, interpretation, reception / Andrew T. Abernethy. - x, 197 pages ; 23 cm. - Discovering Biblical texts .

Minimal Level Cataloging Plus. 'FIrst published 2021 in Great Britain by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge"--(title page verso).

Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-181) and indexes.

An enduring word -- Pre-modern readings of Isaiah -- Interpreting Isaiah in the modern era -- The history Isaiah tells -- Holy, holy, holy -- Zion -- The messianic king -- The Suffering Servant -- Justice -- In the end, worship.

This concise introduction to the interpretation of the book of Isaiah encourages in-depth study of the text and deliberate grappling with related theological and historical questions by providing a critical assessment of key interpreters and interpretative debates. It draws on a range of methodological approaches (author-, text-, and reader-centered) and reflects the growing scholarly attention to the reception history of biblical texts, increasingly viewed as a vital aspect of interpretation rather than an optional extra.

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Bible.--Isaiah--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Isaiah--Introductions.

MLCM 2023/40654 (B)

224.106 / A146