Isaiah: An Introduction and Study Guide

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C.L. Crouch and Christopher Hays introduce the Book of Isaiah by examining its structure and characteristics; covering the latest Biblical scholarship, including its composition history and key historical and interpretive issues; and considering a range of scholarly approaches.
In particular, Crouch and Hays look at the presence of an Isaianic community around the text, and examines the strong themes of righteousness and holiness to show how these may be taken together to display a unified theology of Isaiah in its final form, as well as being key concerns for the various authors of parts of the book throughout its composition. They also consider the reception history of Isaiah and what the text has meant to people across history.
With suggestions of further reading at the end of each chapter, this guide will be an essential accompaniment to study of the Book of Isaiah.

C.L. Crouch is Associate Professor in Hebrew Bible at the University of Nottingham, UK.
Christopher B. Hays is D. Wilson Moore Professor of Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies at Fuller University, USA.

Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
1. The Structure of Isaiah
2. The Composition History of Isaiah
3. The Themes and Theology of Isaiah
4. Contemporary Approaches to Isaiah
5. The Reception History of Isaiah
Index

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