The Book of Isaiah and God's Kingdom - (New Studies in Biblical Theology) by Andrew Abernethy (Paperback)

About the Book

Anyone who has attempted to teach or preach through the prophecy of Isaiah has felt a tension. In view of what the structure of the book of Isaiah aims to emphasize, this NSBT volume employs the concept of "kingdom" as an entry point for organizing the book's major themes, identifying the links to the broader biblical canon and ultimately to Jesus.

Book Synopsis

Anyone who has attempted to teach or preach through the prophecy of Isaiah has felt a tension. In view of what the structure of the book of Isaiah aims to emphasize, this NSBT volume employs the concept of "kingdom" as an entry point for organizing the book's major themes, identifying the links to the broader biblical canon and ultimately to Jesus.

Review Quotes

"The Book of Isaiah and God's Kingdom is a model of how to synthesize the theological message of a biblical book. Abernethy presents a multifaceted central theme reflective of the whole of Isaiah and has effectively incorporated exegetical analysis, historical background materials, and structural features of Isaiah that are supportive of this theme. While tackling numerous interpretive issues, the book maintains its focus on the overarching message of Isaiah. Abernethy's attention to canonical issues and even the inclusion of suggested preaching outlines reflect his concern to demonstrate the prescriptive relevance of Isaiah for the church. I highly recommend this book for students, pastors, and those who teach Isaiah."

"In a well-written and remarkably comprehensive treatment, Dr. Andrew Abernethy takes us through the book by unfolding the way God and his kingdom are presented in each of the three major sections of the prophecy, and then by outlining the way this reigning God uses agents to accomplish his purpose. Dr. Abernethy undertakes all of this exegetical and theological exploration with an eye peeled for the way New Testament writers, seven centuries later, pick up on these trajectories to bring us to Christ."

"This book would be of interest and of benefit to a variety of audiences, from scholars engaged in the study of Isaiah and the task of reading the Old Testament as Christian Scripture to preachers and teachers faced with the task of introducing the book of Isaiah."

"This volume is a stunning achievement. . . . What is most impressive about this book is the way in which Abernethy has made one of the longest and, arguably, most daunting books in the Bible accessible and meaningful for the lay reader without dumbing it down. It is the perfect resource for the pastor, student, and scholar who wants to preach through or study Isaiah. If you love the book of Isaiah, this book is for you!"

About the Author

Andrew Abernethy (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is assistant professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College (IL). He is the author of Eating in Isaiah: Approaching Food and Drink in Isaiah's Structure and Message and the coeditor of Isaiah and Imperial Context: The Book of Isaiah in Times of Empire.