It was a time when worship was at best shallow and at worst idolatrous. It was a time when greed was breaking up society. It was a time when the great and powerful failed to protect the poor and the weak. It was the time of the kings of Israel and Judah. In an era of wickedness and unfaithfulness, God raised up the prophets to speak, to call his chosen people back to himself and to bear witness to the coming of the Messiah. Of these brave men and women, one of the most notable was Isaiah, whose messages of judgement, comfort and hope still speak powerfully to us today. Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.
Ancient prophecy that speaks powerfully today.About the AuthorJohn Goldingay is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary, California. His recent books include An Introduction to the Old Testament, A Reader's Guide to the Bible, Reading Jesus's Bible, Biblical Theology and numerous critically acclaimed commentaries on the books of the Hebrew Bible.
Book InformationISBN 9780281061365
Author The Revd Dr John GoldingayFormat Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint SPCK PublishingPublisher SPCK Publishing