How would you explain the Book of Isaiah?

Isaiah's overall theme receives its clearest statement in chapter 12: “Behold, God is my salvation, / I will trust and not be afraid” (Isaiah 12:2). This echoes the meaning of Isaiah's name, which means the “salvation of Yahweh. read more

The Book of Isaiah covers the most turbulent period in Israel’s history, all the way from the time of Assyria’s conquest of Israel to the Babylonian Exile of the Jews, and beyond. read more

The Book of Isaiah is one of the most important books of the Old Testament. While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports; but the common theme is the message of salvation. read more

Isaiah's use of fire as a figure of punishment (see 1: 31; 10: 17; 26: 11; 33: 11-14; 34: 9-10; 66: 24), his references to the "holy mountain" of Jerusalem (see note on 2: 2-4) and his mention of the highway to Jerusalem (see note on 11: 16) are themes that recur throughout the book. read more