The Book of Isaiah and God's Kingdom

A clear, direct, look at Isaiah through the lens of God's kingdom, this thematic study is rich with reflection and insight.

A stimulating, comprehensive engagement with the Old Testament book and its messageAndrew Abernathy employs the concept of 'kingdom' as an entry point for organising Isaiah's major themes. Four features frame Abernathy study: God, the King; the lead agents of the King; the realm of the Kingdom and the people of the King. While his primary aim is to show how 'kingdom' is fundamental to Isaiag whenh understood within its Old Testament context, interspersed canonical reflections assist those who are wrestling with how to read Isaiah as Christian Scripture in, and for, the Church. Content: Series Preface Author's Preface Abbreviations Introduction 1. God, the king now and to come in Isaiah 1-39 2. God, the only saving king in Isaiah 40-55 3. God, the warrior, international, and compassionate king in Isaiah 56-66 4. The lead agents of the King 5. The realm and the people of God's Kingdom Conclusion Bibliography Index of Authors Index of scripture references