A fascinating work of one of the most challenging Books of the Bible, and often, one of the most misinterpreted. This study, beautifully rendered, follows Isaiah from his youth through his older age.
As Isaiah often wrote in parables, his complex Book, steeped in the difficult and tragic history of the time, reveals rich literature, historical narratives, symbolic poetry of intertwining wordplay and amazing prophecy.
Isaiah the Prophet, a learned scholar, grew up in the King’s house, opened many schools for Torah study, and acquired many disciples.
Oppression, repentance, and consolation, main themes of the Bible, appear with stark intensity throughout the Book of Isaiah.
Isaiah’s prophetic career covers four consecutive kings beginning with Uzziah, (son of Amaziah), and extends to his son, Yotam, to his son, Ahaz, to his son, Hezekiah, then abruptly ends with his son, Manasseh, the period from 750 BCE to 697 BCE.
In relations with Aram, Assyrian rulers, other nations, during the sack of Israel , the shattering exile, and even during the trampling of Judah, with the siege of Jerusalem, Isaiah stood firm in the face of Rezin, Tilgat Pileser, Shalmanseer, Sargon, and Sennarcherib. In spite of weak or arrogant kings, from the best to worst, his vigilant and watchful eye, together with his dutiful and sharp tongue, guarded over Judah, (and Israel) no matter the difficulties he endured.
The Rabbis explain each of the 66 chapters, defining the verses symbolic meanings, the background of the historic periods, the relationships of one verse to another, of one chapter to another, as well as one Book to another, as Isaiah in relation to Exodus, Psalms, or to other prophets.
Isaiah prophecies concerned the times he lived in with the determination to rectify the behavior of his countrymen; to reject idol worship and to return to the One and Only G-d of Israel, the Creator of the Universe.
Isaiah’s prophecies that concerned the future:
First: Isaiah pleads for return to Gd and warns Judah of exile
Second: that of Cyrus, appointed (anointed) messiah for the Return to Judah (born a century later) and thus offers condolence to Israel
Third: the End of Days prophecy, that foretells of the awakening of all to the G- of Israel.
It should be noted that messiah means anointed. Many prophets and kings were messiahs selected by Gd to fulfill a duty, including Isaiah.
The writing style, lucid and concise, opens an understanding of Isaiah (even for beginners). Further, the authors offer examples from post Biblical to contemporary events that relate to the Book of Isaiah.
Excellent! Highly Recommended!
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