Isaiah Vol 1
A Mentor Commentary
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Christian Focus Publications Ltd
Published:10th May '19
Should be back in stock very soon
In Isaiah Vol 1, Paul R. House provides a thorough commentary on the Book of Isaiah, emphasizing its prophetic themes and Yahweh's redemptive plan.
The Isaiah Vol 1 commentary series stands out among academic works for its commitment to an inerrant view of Scripture. It effectively addresses and refutes deviations from traditional orthodoxy while also engaging with contemporary theological research. This series, which encompasses both the Old and New Testaments, aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of biblical texts through thoughtful exposition.
In Isaiah Vol 1, Paul R. House emphasizes the literary, historical, and theological significance of the Book of Isaiah. He argues that Isaiah authored the entire text during his extensive ministry, presenting powerful predictions about the coming Messiah. The commentary seeks to treat Isaiah as a prophetic work that explores vital themes such as creation, the nature of sin, ethical conduct, and the impending judgment often referred to as 'the day of Yahweh'.
House illustrates Yahweh's unwavering resolve to redeem His people, promising them a permanent home in a new heavens and earth, a perfect Zion. The vision of redemption extends to people from various nations, who will serve Him throughout their lives and beyond. This plan of salvation is impervious to sin and death, ensuring that all of Yahweh's covenants will be fulfilled, the dead will rise, justice will triumph, and the Davidic Messiah will be pivotal in this assured victory.
It is difficult in the few words normally associated with an endorsement to convey the treasure trove of historical, theological and contextual insights that Dr. Paul House provides in this absorbing commentary on Isaiah. Not only does he effectively affirm Isaiah’s authorship and its historical setting but its presentation, in terms of the flow of Hebrew poetry, thematic highlights and Christological preeminence is beyond being merely helpful and informative. It will draw the reader inspirationally into both the passion and the depth of Isaiah’s message.
-- Harry L. Reeder III ((1948 – 2023) Senior Pastor, Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, Alabama)… Dr. House’s penetrating textual analysis reveals that the lengthy book is gospel shaped by seven consecutive divisions that all move from the people’s sins to “soaring Zion texts,” and that, in fact, the very word “gospel” had its origin in Isaiah! This, along with House’s convincing conclusion that Isaiah, alone, is the sole author of all sixty–six chapters provides the commentary with a literary and theological unity that invites real–life reflection and application midst today’s uncertainties.
-- R. Kent Hughes (Visiting Professor of Pastoral Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)Paul House presents an important new reading of the prophecies of Isaiah based on the question: What if the entire book came from Isaiah and was spoken during the Assyrian era? His explanations are insightful, historical, well substantiated, interactive with other commentaries, and frequently mention NT quotations. He accepts the messianic interpretation of many key passages and explores how Isaiah’s theological reflections challenged his contemporary audience as well as contributed to biblical theology.
-- Gary V. Smith (Former Professor of Christian Studies, Union University, Jackson, Tennessee)This work, infused with reverence for the divine inspiration of the prophet’s message, seeks to make that message clear to contemporary readers. While it avoids discussion of complex critical questions in order to focus on matters of setting, structure, content, and meaning, it brings depth and a wide range of contemporary thinking to its treatment of these topics.
-- John Oswalt (Professor of Old Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KentuISBN: 9781527102309
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1025g
752 pages
Revised ed.