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42 totalTHE EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE. - EDITED BY THE REV. - W. ROBERTSON NICOLL, M.A., LL.D., - Editor of "The Expositor," etc. - THE BOOK OF ISAIAH. - VOL. II. - BY THE REV. - GEORGE ADAM SMITH, M.A., - London: - HODDER AND STOUGHTON, - 27, PATERNOSTER ROW. - MDCCCXC.
THE EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE.
THE - BOOK OF ISAIAH - BY THE REV. - GEORGE ADAM SMITH, M.A., - Minister of Queen's Cross Church, Aberdeen - IN TWO VOLUMES. VOL. II.—ISAIAH XL.-LXVI. WITH A SKETCH OF THE HISTORY OF ISRAEL FROM ISAIAH TO THE EXILE. - London: - HODDER AND STOUGHTON, - 27, PATERNOSTER ROW. - MDCCCXC.
Printed by Hazell, Watson, & Viney, Ld., London and Aylesbury.
TABLE OF DATES.
INTRODUCTION.
BOOK I. - THE EXILE.
CHAPTER I. - THE DATE OF ISAIAH XL.-LXVI.
CHAPTER II. - FROM ISAIAH TO THE FALL OF JERUSALEM. - 701-587 b.c.
CHAPTER III. - WHAT ISRAEL TOOK INTO EXILE.
Description
This volume continues a careful, verse‑by‑verse exploration of the prophetic book, turning to chapters 40‑66, which address a people in exile rather than a thriving nation. The author situates these later chapters within the turbulent history of the Babylonian and Persian periods, drawing out how the language of righteousness shifts from human duty to a divine promise of restoration.
Readers will find clear explanations of the historical backdrop—captivity, the fall of Jerusalem, and the hope of return—paired with thoughtful analysis of the text’s poetic and theological layers. The commentary balances scholarly rigor with accessible language, making the complex interplay of prophecy, lament, and comfort approachable for anyone seeking a deeper grasp of this pivotal portion of the biblical narrative.
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2013-09-08
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About the author
George Adam Smith
1856–1942
A leading Scottish theologian and preacher, he helped bring modern Old Testament scholarship to a wider public. He is also remembered for vivid writing on the geography and history of the Holy Land.
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