The servant songs of Isaiah 40-55 : interpreting Old Testament prophecy /
Jenson, Philip Peter,author
"The suffering servant in Isaiah 53 has long been a subject of debate. Whilst Christians are in no doubt that it points to Jesus, Jewish readers highlight the lack of a match. This masterly study considers all the options, and proposes a better way of reading. The passage describes the kind of servant that God is looking for in his redemption of the world, a work uniquely achieved by Jesus but continued by the community of his followers"--Page 4 of cover.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 27-28).
The long way round -- Metaphors of prophetic prediction -- The servant songs -- A better way -- Interpreting Isaiah 53.
"The suffering servant in Isaiah 53 has long been a subject of debate. Whilst Christians are in no doubt that it points to Jesus, Jewish readers highlight the lack of a match. This masterly study considers all the options, and proposes a better way of reading. The passage describes the kind of servant that God is looking for in his redemption of the world, a work uniquely achieved by Jesus but continued by the community of his followers"--Page 4 of cover.
Bible.