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Word Biblical Commentary, Volume 24: Isaiah 1–33 (Revised Edition) is unavailable, but you can change that!

Study the epic story of the prophet Isaiah and his dealings with Israel and other nations with John Watts. From the opening covenantal indictment to the messianic proclamations in chapters 55–66, Watts explores the complex historical background, textual difficulties, interpretive issues, and source theories for the book Isaiah. One of the most detailed commentaries ever produced on Isaiah, Watts...

to be included, although he knows that the entire Vision (from 1:2–4, 2:5–9, and on) argues that history will show otherwise. So throughout the Vision, the writer depicts his role as extending and applying Isaiah’s words and work. The book is properly named “Isaiah” because it applies his prophecies to three centuries of Israel’s history with God. Historical-critical study of Scripture raised questions about the sources behind the canonical book of Isaiah. Assuming
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