

Series: Westminster Bible Companion
Paperback: 280 pages
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press; Fourth Impression edition (October 1, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0664257917
ISBN-13: 978-0664257910
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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Brueggemann's commentary on Isaiah 40-66 is easily adaptable for a small group Bible study, a preaching guide, or even as a great resource for writing a paper. He does not get bogged down into detailed linguistic issues, but this is a framing, theological commentary. He is especially gifted at acknowledging and even affirming a "Christian" reading of Isaiah, but he also challenges the church to realize that reading Isaiah through Christian eyes is unfair to the original author and audience.And, in classic Brueggemann style, he does a wonderful job applying the socio-political context of the text to modern political dilemmas, urging us to always strive for the redemptive path.
Brueggeman is excellent as usual in this Isaiah commentary that stands out among the other Westminster commentaries. This commentary has more interesting ideas, helpful information, and a very clear, logical outline for the layperson to follow. Much more accessible than the Isaiah commentaries put out by Interpretation and Word.
This book has an excellent introduction to the political and religious situation of the time. Chapters include New Revised StandardVersion text and topic summaries. "Isaiah 40-66" by Walter Bruggemann is the best book I have found to explain the late pchapters of Isaiah.
I Consider Walter Brueggemann the foremost Bible Interpreter in America. I specially value his great capacity of making the Word of God "available" for today's man and woman.
Concise explanation Helpful and informative.
Excellent as always.
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