The Theology of the Book of Isaiah

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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 this "book called Isaiah" as a tapestry of patterned collages, parts put together in an intentional whole. The Theology of the Book of Isaiah studies the prophecies, messages and theology of each section of the complex book, then unfurls its unifying themes―from Zion to David to the Holy One of Israel. Like a program guide to Handel's Messiah, Goldingay helps us see, hear and understand the grandeur of this prophetic masterpiece among the Prophets. Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Part One: The Theologies in Isaiah 1 Isaiah 1–12 Faithfulness in the Exercise of Power Holiness Trust Darkness and Light Putting Down and Raising Up Things Move Forward, but What Goes Around Comes Around A Note on Isaiah’s Role in the New Testament 2 Isaiah 13–27 The Nations (Isaiah 13–23) The Day of Yahweh The Archetypal Superpower Hope for the Nations The Whole Cosmos (Isaiah 24–27) Land, City and Supernatural Powers The Celebration of Life The Appropriate Response(s) 3 Isaiah 28–39 Life and Death, Truth and Lies, Insight and Stupidity Yahweh’s Dilemma Reversal and Restoration Trust (Again) 4 Isaiah 40–55 Yahweh Alone Is God Israel Is Yahweh’s Servant and Witness Cyrus My Shepherd, My Anointed A Prophet as Yahweh’s Servant An Offering to Make The Transformed City and the Covenant People 5 Isaiah 56–66 A Prophet as Yahweh’s Anointed The Nations’ Destiny The Position of Foreigners Prayer True Religion Who Are Yahweh’s Servants? Part Two: The Theology That Emerges from Isaiah 6 Revelation: Words from Yahweh Mediated Through Human Agents 7 The God of Israel, the Holy One, Yahweh Armies 8 Holy as Upright and Merciful 9 Israel and Judah 10 Jerusalem and Zion Critiqued and Threatened 11 Jerusalem and Zion Chastised and Restored 12 The Remains 13 The Nations 14 The Empires and Their Kings 15 Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility 16 Divine Planning and Human Planning 17 David 18 Yahweh’s Day Subject Index Scripture Index About the Author More Titles from InterVarsity Press