The Book of Isaiah: its composition and final form
"Study of the book of Isaiah has in recent times been strongly marked by a tension between synchronic and diachronic approaches. The first is favored mainly by English-speaking, the second by German-speaking scholars. Berges's book attempts to mediate between the two poles, argu…
"This work consists of an introduction, transcription, translation, and commentary to the Greek translation of Isaiah in the Codex Sinaiticus. It comments on the Greek language in its context, especially on how the Greek language is stretched beyond its normal range of function.…
The book of Isaiah's imagery sparkles as it inspires. It draws us in to meditate and extends our vision toward the future. But what should we make of this sprawling and puzzling book--so layered and complex in its composition--as a whole? John Goldingay helps us make sense of th…