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The Book of Isaiah and God’s Kingdom: A Thematic—Theological Approach is unavailable, but you can change that!

The book of Isaiah has nourished the church throughout the centuries. However, its massive size can be intimidating; its historical setting can seem distant, opaque, varied; its organization and composition can seem disjointed and fragmented; its abundance of terse, poetic language can make its message seem veiled—and where are those explicit prophecies about Christ? These are typical experiences...

Why use the concept of ‘kingdom’? Though the term ‘kingdom’ occurs infrequently in Isaiah, the concept is integral throughout. First, the book regularly refers to God with titles like ‘king’ (melek),2 ‘lord’ (’ădōnāy)3 and ‘YHWH (Lord) of hosts’ (yhwh ṣĕbā’ôt).4 Second, concepts related to kingdom, such as the throne, tribute, warfare, glory, and justice and righteousness, arise throughout Isaiah. Third, passages highlighting God’s kingship occur at strategic points throughout
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