The Book of Isaiah (3 Vol. Set) [Paperback]

Edward J. Young (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1992

Dealing primarily with the entire texts meaning, Young sets his interpretation firmly in the context of Isaiahs archaeological, cultural, and intellectual background. Though he writes for scholars, laypeople neednt be afraid to consult Young: he works from his own English translation, little Hebrew appears in the commentary itself, and technical language is included only in the notes and appendixes. Each of the volumes includes a bibliography and index. 1717 pages total, three softcovers from Eerdmans.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1729 pages
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company (January 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802805957
• ISBN-13: 978-0802805959
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 3.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Better Commentary For the Book of Isaiah, November 10, 2000

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T. B. Vick "T.B.V." - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Book of Isaiah (3 Vol. Set) (Paperback)

This commentary is a three volume set written by conservative scholar Edward J. Young. The series details events, people, places, and the language in which Isaiah was written, in a style that makes this commentary easy to read and understand. Just like any commentary, Young takes Isaiah verse by verse and phrase by phrase and comments upon the text. Moreover, Young is a conservative scholar and is therefore not convinced and trapped into the ever popular liberal view of the Deutero-Isaiah hypothesis; a source division that was spawned by Johann C. Doederlin in 1789. Young sees Isaiah as being written by a single author and thus his commentary is built around this idea. Young is very in depth in his commenting and understanding of the text of Isaiah. For that reason there are certain details that he covers which aid in the reader's understanding of what Isaiah is communicating to his audience; details which might otherwise be overlooked to the untrained eye. Therefore, if you are wanting a solid and very helpful commentary on the book of Isaiah, then I highly recommend this one.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Edward J. Young on Isaiah, November 28, 2001

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Mr. Gary S. Dykes (Visalia, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Book of Isaiah (Hardcover)

The hardcover 3 volume set seems to be out of print! Hopefully it will be reprinted in a nice hardcover edition. Until then --thankfully-- it is STILL available in this 3 volume softcover edition.

As earlier mentioned Young is a member of a vanishing breed of Biblical commentators, he is conservative. His exposition rests upon a firm conviction that the text is holy and is God-breathed. Isaiah is the sole human author, and according to Young it is not a compilation of the efforts of various editors.
He avoids injecting many of the popular and wild theories popular today, instead he sticks to the text and the facts as presented in the Biblical context, supplemented with some archaeological data. Hence the reader stands upon revealed facts, not contrived theories. Young moves along verse by verse, adding wonderful illumination and clarity when needed.

One proof that we have a very stable copy of Isaiah is the Qumran scroll from the 2nd century BC, with a text 99.5 percent identical to today's Hebrew edition.

As a commentary, it is one of the best. It is HIGHLY recommended for every believer. Most of the Hebrew words are transliterated, but not all. The text is very readable, and useful for beginners or experts in Biblical studies.

At the end of each volume is an index of persons, authors cited, and passages cited. The books are beautifully printed and well laid out. Isaiah is a worthy book to study, and this is the best commentary available for any believer.
courtesy of Mr. Gary S. Dykes

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Conservative Work on OT Evangelist, April 18, 2001

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rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Book of Isaiah (3 Vol. Set) (Paperback)

Since Isaiah is so critical due to its vast array of Messianic passages and especially the Suffering Servant of ch. 53, it is vital to have and consult this reliable resource.

In three volumes, Young provides vast background and contextual info to gaining an understanding of what the hearer heard back then, before moving to its NT fulfillment and application to the NT church.

Young uses the historical-grammatical method and relies on typology.

Rate this right up there with Keil-Delitzsch on this magnificent Evangelist of the OT.