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Highlights
- Presenting a wealth of comment and perspective on the book of Isaiah, J. Alec Motyer pays particular attention to three recurring themes: the messianic hope, the motif of the city, and the theology of the Holy One of Israel.
- About the Author: J. Alec Motyer (1924-2016) was a renowned Old Testament pastor and scholar.
- 544 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Commentary
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About the Book
Presenting a wealth of comment and perspective on the book of Isaiah, J. Alec Motyer pays particular attention to three recurring themes: the messianic hope, the motif of the city, and the theology of the Holy One of Israel. This rich, accessible commentary is a wise, winsome and welcome guide to Isaiah for Christians today.
Book Synopsis
Presenting a wealth of comment and perspective on the book of Isaiah, J. Alec Motyer pays particular attention to three recurring themes: the messianic hope, the motif of the city, and the theology of the Holy One of Israel. This rich, accessible commentary is a wise, winsome and welcome guide to Isaiah for Christians today.
Review Quotes
"Exceptional."
"Exceptional."
--The Communicator"Highly recommended."
"Highly recommended."
--BTS Booklist"Motyer's greatest contribution yet to Old Testament scholarship."
"Motyer's greatest contribution yet to Old Testament scholarship."
--The Church of England Newspaper"Winner of a 1994 Critics Choice Award."
"Winner of a 1994 Critics Choice Award."
--Christianity TodayAbout the Author
J. Alec Motyer (1924-2016) was a renowned Old Testament pastor and scholar. With extensive experience in parish ministry, he was principal of Trinity College in Bristol, England, and was well known as a Bible expositor. His books include The Prophecy of Isaiah, and he was the Old Testament editor of The Bible Speaks Today commentary series.