The prophecy of daniel and my servant the prophets. May 14, 2014 ive been reading the book of isaiah for my daily quiet time. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Edward joseph young november 29, 1907 february 14, 1968 was a reformed theologian and an old testament scholar at westminster theological seminary in philadelphia, pennsylvania from 1936 until his death.
Young s classic 3volume commentary engages in a line by line exegesis of the book of isaiah, setting interpretation firmly in the context of isaiah s archaeological, cultural, and intellectual background. The english text, with introduction, exposition, and notes, vol. Most notable among them is the three volume set by edward j. Young was one of the founding faculty at westminster theological. The book is about 150 pages and provides a critical outline of the book. Young allows the prophet to speak for himself and to expound his message for the present age. Buy the book of isaiah set of 3 volumes by edward j young online at alibris. Best isaiah commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. This work is a major benchmark for conservative, evangelical commentaries from a nondispensational perspective on this important and interesting old testament prophet. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation.
His massive threevolume commentary on isaiah is something of a modern. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. This commentary is very good for the era in which it was written, yet perhaps not as considerate. Youngs three volume, versebyverse commentary on the book of isaiah, which dates to the 1960. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. Young, author of the book of isaiah 3volume set, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. It was originaly published in 1969 and it is in my opinion0 the best ive commentary on isaiah i have ever seen. The book of isaiah, chapters 4066 the new international commentary on the old testament. Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries. Ive been reading the book of isaiah for my daily quiet time.
Bibliography for the study of the book of isaiah isaiah study list. Buy the book of isaiah, volumes by young, edward j. In his book it is used 25 times, while found only six times in all the rest of the bible. A classic in conservative old testament scholarship, this three. Jul 28, 2006 i recently finished the threevolume work the book of isaiah by edward j. Young commentary on isaiah 3 volumes hardcover young used. Young was an advocate of single authorship of the book of isaiah. The commentary is conservative in that it believes that there was only one isaiah who wrote the book of isaiah, namely, isaiah of jerusalem, plus it treats the book of isaiah as infallible scripture that.
I recently finished the threevolume work the book of isaiah by edward j. The writer hopes that he may some day issue a detailed commentary on the book of isaiah, and thus do something toward aiding in. The series details events, people, places, and the language in which isaiah was written, in a style that makes this commentary easy to read and understand. Young was one of the founding faculty at westminster theological seminary and taught old testament there for many years. Young addresses the theories put forth that there was more than one author of the book of isaiah. The book of isaiah 3 volume set the english text, with introduction, exposition, and notes the new international commentary on the old testament. Click to read more about the book of isaiah 3volume set by edward j. Young another designation for the lord used by isaiah is the holy one of israel.
He is the author of a standard introduction to the old testament tyndale, eerdmans, which has gone through several editions and reimpressions, as. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This commentary is a three volume set written by conservative scholar edward j. Young s three volume, verse by verse commentary on the book of isaiah, which dates to the 1960s1970s. Young has written a major commentary in support of the strictly messianic in the past halfcentury.
A classic in conservative old testament scholarship, this threevolume commentary concentrates primarily on the meaning of the text of isaiah rather than on specific textual problems. Youngs three volume, versebyverse commentary on the. His massive threevolume commentary on isaiah is something of a modern classic among reformed students of scripture. A practical commentary on holy scripture, bishop frederick justus knecht, tan books and publishers, inc. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. Young and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Oswalt, a sensible commentary worth consulting, but. Set a classic in conservative old testament scholarship, this threevolume commentary concentrates primarily on the meaning of the text of isaiah rather than on specific textual problems. Youngs classic 3volume commentary engages in a linebyline exegesis of the book of isaiah, setting interpretation firmly in the context of isaiahs. Another aid that may prove useful is robert harkriders workbook commentary on isaiah, trust in the holy one of israel norris book company. Young the book of isaiah new international commentary on the old testament, 1965, 1969, 1972. You will also find options for commentaries on isaiah that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture verse by verse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Youngs classic 3volume commentary on the book of isaiah allows the prophet to speak for himself as he gives a linebyline exegesis of the.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The present volume is the first in a series of three volumes on the prophecy of isaiah. Young s classic 3volume commentary on the book of isaiah allows the prophet to speak for himself as he gives a linebyline exegesis of the prophetic book. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1984, 15164. Edward joseph young november 29, 1907 february 14, 1968 was a reformed theologian. As the reader will discover, it is not primarily concerned with textual questions and problems but rather with commentary upon the masoretic hebrew text and the meaning of that text. The book of isaiah set of 3 volumes by edward j young alibris. As an old testament scholar young concentrates primarily on the meaning of the text and expresses the force of the original language to give a fuller understanding of the prophets message. According to the old tradition, the prophet isaiah was sawn asunder. The book of isaiah has been the focus of criticism by the school of higher criticism, which contends that a prophet who lived during the babylonian exile wrote the chapters 40 through 66. Young has now been replaced in the nicot series by john n. God is the author, the cause, the agent, the accomplisher of that salvation.
A classic in conservative old testament scholarship, this threevolume commentary concentrates primarily on the meaning of the text of isaiah. You will also find options for commentaries on isaiah that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. A scientific analysis of isaiah authorship religious. Youngs classic 3volume commentary engages in a linebyline exegesis of the book of isaiah, setting interpretation firmly in the context of isaiahs archaeological, cultural, and intellectual background. It contains lots of applications as well as great background material. Oswalt, a sensible commentary worth consulting, but is still preferred. A history of israel, john bright, westminster john knox press, 2000. In my opinion, this is the best, most thorough commentary on the book of isaiah calvins commentary is an obvious classic as well. Most liberal theology and lack of verbalplenary understanding of the scriptures can be refuted by these books. Youngs older threevolume commentary on isaiah in the nicot series, is a model of careful evangelical. Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, quotes archibald mccraig, who writes.
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