Isaiah 1-12, Second Edition: A Commentary (Old Testament Library) [Paperback]

Otto Kaiser (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1983 | Series: Old Testament Library

This volume, a part of the Old Testament Library, explores the first twelve chapters of Isaiah.

The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.

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Text: English, German (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Otto Kaiser is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Philipps University of Marburg in Germany.

Product Details

• Paperback: 292 pages
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press; 2 edition (January 1, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 066422623X
• ISBN-13: 978-0664226237
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another contribution from the Old Testament Library, July 30, 2010

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This review is from: Isaiah 1-12: A Commentary (Old Testament Library) (Hardcover)

Our author comments on Chapters 1 - 12 of the book of the prophet Isaiah. Isaiah is a popular and often read book, both in Hebrew synagogues and Christian churches. Scholars are pretty well agreed on the "Three Isaiah" theory; with chapters 1 - 39 First Isaiah; 40 - 55 Second Isaiah; and 56 - 66 Third Isaiah.

Our author finds a lot of material from the later Isaiahs has found itself into the first twelve chapters.

Like all the Old Testament Library volumns, there is the printed text, notes, and the author's commentary.

A worthy edition to the commentaries on Isaiah.

Les Singleton
Vicar
Church of the Mediator
Micanopy, FL

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars German scholarship for the layperson, August 7, 2007

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This review is from: Isaiah 1-12: A Commentary (Hardcover)

The first 12 chapters of Isaiah form a natural unit and contain some of the most important material in the book. Here is the account of the prophet's call and his activity in the Syro-Ephraimitic war of 735, together with a number of early oracles. A verse by verse commentary is provided.
Explores what little is known about the prophet as a person -- a citizen with a farm and a father named Amoz (not to be confused with the prophet Amos).