Isaiah and His Interpreters
by John J. Schmitt
Category: Religion

Isaiah and his interpreters sympathetically presents and analyzes what scholars have proposed as the main thrust of Isaiah's preaching--Doom, Conversion, Promise, Purification--and shows that they all have a solid base in the text of the book of prophets. The different interpretations of Isaiah, and other aspects, such as the prophet's use of language, the theory of his connection with the wisdom tradition in ancient Israel, and the processes by which his words have come down to us, are all clearly treated in this volume. This comprehensive survey brings the reader up-to-date with all modern schools of thought about Isaiah. Dr. Scmitt enables us to see Isaiah, not only as one who foretold the company of the Messiah, but, most importantly, as a fellow believer who guides us in our religious strivings.--from back cover.