The book of Isaiah : enduring questions answered anew : essays honoring Joseph Blenkinsopp and his contribution to the study of Isaiah

A fresh window on Isaiah studies today Representing the highest echelon of Isaiah studies, this volume explores distinct issues that arise from the critical study of the text of Isaiah. The contributors acknowledge and comment on the exegetical contributions of distinguished biblical scholar Joseph Blenkinsopp, providing distinction and coherence to the collection. The publication between 2000 and 2004 of Blenkinsopp's 3-volume Anchor Bible commentary on Isaiah marked a significant development in Isaiah studies. Many of the articles and books now published in the field cite Blenkinsopp, testifying to how his commentary is influencing and helping shape the future direction of Isaiah studies. This volume, with its focus on his contributions, provides a fresh look at Isaiah studies in the twenty-first century. Contributors: Rainer Albertz Klaus Baltzer Hans M. Barstad Ulrich Berges Willem A. M. Beuken Philip Davies Hyun Chul Paul Kim Peter Marinkovic Andreas Schuele Jacob Stromberg Marvin A. Sweeney Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer Patricia K. Tull H. G. M. Williamson Representing The Highest Echelon Of Isaiah Studies, This Volume Explores Distinct Issues That Arise From The Critical Study Of The Text Of Isaiah. The Contributors Acknowledge And Comment On The Exegetical Contributions Of Distinguished Biblical Scholar Joseph Blenkinsopp, Providing Distinction And Coherence To The Collection. The Publication Between 2000 And 2004 Of Blenkinsopp's 3-volume Anchor Bible Commentary On Isaiah Marked A Significant Development In Isaiah Studies. Many Of The Articles And Books Now Published In The Field Cite Blenkinsopp, Testifying To How His Commentary Is Influencing And Helping Shape The Future Direction Of Isaiah Studies. This Volume, With Its Focus On His Contributions, Provides A Fresh Look At Isaiah Studies In The Twenty-first Century. In Praise Of Joe Blenkinsopp / Philip Davies -- An Initial Problem : The Setting And Purpose Of Isaiah 10:1-4 / H.g.m. Williamson -- On The Structure And Formation Of The Book Of Deutero-isaiah / Rainer Albertz -- The Legal Capacity Of Women In The Biblical Tradition Of The Persian Period / Klaus Baltzer And Peter Marinkovic -- The Lament In Isaiah 63:7-64:11 And Its Literary And Theological Place In Isaiah 40-66 / Lena-sofia Tiemeyer -- Joseph Blenkinsopp As An Interpreter Of Third Isaiah / Hans M. Barstad -- Build Up, Pass Through : Isaiah 57:14-62:12 As The Core Composition Of Third Isaiah / Andreas Schuele -- Major Interchanges In The Book Of Isaiah Subservient To Its Umbrella Theme : The Establishment Of Yhwh's Sovereign Rule At Mt. Zion (chs. 12-13 ; 27-28 ; 39-40 ; 55-56) / Willem A.m. Beuken -- Little Highs, Little Lows : Tracing Key Themes In Isaiah / Hyun Chul Paul Kim -- Kingship And Servanthood In The Book Of Isaiah / Ulrich Berges -- Eschatology In The Book Of Isaiah / Marvin A. Sweeney -- Consumerism, Idolatry, And Environmental Limits In Isaiah / Patricia K. Tull -- Isaiah's Interpretive Revolution : How Isaiah's Formation Influenced Early Jewish And Christian Interpretation / Jacob Stromberg Edited By Richard J. Bautch And J. Todd Hibbard. Includes Bibliographical References.