The New American Commentary - Isaiah 40-66 [Hardcover]

Gary V. Smith (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 080540144X | ISBN-13: 978-0805401448 | Publication Date: September 1, 2009

The New American Commentary series is an exceptionally acclaimed resource for ministers and Bible students who want to understand and expound the Scriptures. Notable features in each volume include:

• Commentary based on the New International Version (NIV).

• NIV text printed in the body of the commentary.

• Sound scholarly methodology reflecting capable research in the

original languages.

• Interpretation emphasizing the theological unity of each book and Scripture as a whole.

• Readable and applicable exposition.

Gary V. Smith’s second volume on Isaiah looks deeply and in wonder at the God who is both intimate and compassionate (Isaiah 40:28: “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak”) and larger than our comprehension of time and space (Isaiah 66:1: “Heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool”).

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About the Author

Gary V. Smith is professor of Christian studies at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, where he teaches Hebrew and Old Testament courses. He has also authored several previous commentaries and worked on four Bible translation teams. Smith holds degrees from Wheaton College (B.A.), Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.A.), and Dropsie College (Ph.D.).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 784 pages
• Publisher: B&H Academic (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080540144X
• ISBN-13: 978-0805401448
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #157,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Isaiah commentary ever!, November 5, 2009

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I. Kim (Fort Worth, TX) - See all my reviews
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I compared more than 10 Isaiah commentaries and I found out that this is the best! I eagerly expected this one after I read the first volume. I love it!

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars it can't really mean what it means, May 6, 2011

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Russell Gaulke - See all my reviews
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Smith's commentary is a perfect example of how presuppositions can put blinders on the plain meaning of Scripture. Smith, unlike other conservative interpreters like Leupold and Oswalt refuses to understand the context of chapters 40-66 as reflecting the exile and Cyrus' edict that the exiles can return to the land. Because of this his understanding and applications are skewed and essentially unhelpful.

If you want a conservative take on Isaiah 40-66 get Oswalt. If you want something that will preach go for Brueggemann, Hanson, or perhaps best of all, the old Interpreter's Bible on Isaiah 40-66 by Muilenburg.

3 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Isaiah 40-66, December 1, 2009

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Timothy Rhoades (Everett, Washington USA) - See all my reviews
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I gave 4 stars to Isaiah 1-39 by Gary Smith. I'm giving 2 stars to this commentary. There are fewer chapters to cover, but he writes more. In many cases, Mr. Smith dragged out the commentary far beyond what was necessary. It's helpful to know the relevance of archaeological finds and of the literature of the region. It's also helpful to know how problems with the text were resolved. However, once Mr. Smith had given all of this information, he filled page after page with sermons. This made it very difficult to focus on the message of Isaiah.