The book around Immanuel
Subtitle: style and structure in Isaiah 2-12
By: by Andrew H. Bartelt.
Series: Biblical and Judaic studies from the University of California, San Diego ;; v. 4; Biblical and Judaic studies ;; v. 4.
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Winona Lake, Ind
Language: eng
Number of pages: 287
Subjects: Bible. O.T. Isaiah II-XII -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.; Bible. O.T. Isaiah II-XII -- Language, style.; Rhetoric in the Bible.
Description: In the process of examining rhetorical style in Isaiah 2-12, Professor Bartelt provides a convincing reading of the text that also serves as a model for the study of the prophetic writings. He recognizes both parallelism and meter as complementary factors to consider in interpreting the text. Applying the principles both of poetic (based on the work of D. N. Freedman) and rhetorical (based on the work of J. Muilenburg) analysis, Bartelt examines in detail the style and structure of Isaiah 2-12.

The careful craftsmanship evident in the section is demonstrated by Bartelt's careful examination of all levels of the composition, from the line to the verse to the larger literary units. He shows that the "Book of Immanuel" lies at the thematic and statistical center of Isaiah 2-12.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-287).