Below is an initial effort to make a case for this claim. In his Concentricity and Continuity: The Literary Structure of Isaiah (Library Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies), Robert H. O’Connell argues … The oratorio's structure follows the liturgical year: Part I corresponding with Advent, Christmas, and the life of Jesus; Part II with Lent, Easter, the Ascension, and Pentecost; and Part III with the end of the church year—dealing with the end of time.The birth and death of Jesus are told in the words of the prophet Isaiah, the most prominent source for the libretto. This chapter examines the structure of the book of Isaiah. And thankfully, that map has been aided by a number of tour guides—books and teachers that have helped me find my way in Isaiah. Its verses explore the essential themes of … b. At present, I am persuaded Barry Webb’s outline is the most persuasive, but I am still learning. Isaiah was executed by Manasseh only a few years after he ascended the throne. THE TWO-FOLD STRUCTURE OF ISAIAH XLV 9-13 by BRUCE D. NAIDOFF Nashville, Tennessee In a separate study 1), I suggested that the disputations in Deutero- . His outline is very similar to Trent Hunter’s five-part sermon series. Because Abernathy has outlined Isaiah for preachers, I’ve also included the number of sermons he suggests—25 in total. These themes keep the main ideas of the book front and center, helping us keep our eye on what is most important. Chapters 1–35 and 40–66 are predominantly verse, reflecting the powerful rhythmic style characteristic of prophetic preaching. And for years, I operated with this basic understanding that there is one seismic break between Isaiah 39 and 40, making the one book two. 739-690 B.C.). The Book of Isaiah: From Zion in the Old Creation to Zion in the New. The second (chapters 38–39) deals with Hezekiah’s illness and his reception of envoys from Merodach Baladan. Ironically, the prophet subsumes his own Jerusalem under both images. More than the previous outlines, I believe Webb has captured the cyclical nature of Isaiah. Barry Webb (The Message of Isaiah, 30–31) has provided, in my estimation, the most helpful outline of the book of Isaiah. The Judgment and Transformation of Zion, Part 1, 2. STRUCTURE OF ISAIAH 1 The basic feature of chapter 1 is the contrast between two cities (or city complexes)–Sodom/Gomorrah and Zion. When we do that, the links are very strong. Structure of Isaiah July 13, 2011 by Peter Leithart One of the cruxes of the structure of Isaiah is the question of why Isaiah’s call and commission occurs in chapter 6 … One of the cruxes of the structure of Isaiah is the question of why Isaiah’s call and commission occurs in chapter 6 rather than, as in most of the prophets, at the beginning of the book. This would mean Isaiah prophesied during a period of approximately fifty years (ca. That is the message of the first oracle against the nations – the oracle against the king of Babylon, who exalted himself and then fell low. Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! The imagery of peace among the animals appears in both chapter 11 and 65:25. We tour guides to help us wade through the Bible. Both the opening chapters and the whole book have been outlined as heptamerous chiasms; I am suggesting that they are also matching chiasms. 40–66 (see note on 36:1). As we will see in many of the following outlines, this is a crucial section of the book for understanding the unity and progression of Isaiah’s message.Here’s Alec Motyer’s outline basic outline. One of the reasons for this oddity, I think, is that Isaiah is constructed so that the opening section, chapters 1-12, structurally anticipates the whole. They should be and can be used to help us see what is in the text itself. For chapters 1-12, I am relying on my own structural analysis, which I have written about before on this site. It will help you keep your place and give you a knowledgeable conversation partner with whom you can push and pull against the Bible. 40–55) [6 Sermons], Part 5: Responding to the final judgment and salvation (Isa. 5:1-30/27:1-35:10: I have modified Dorsey’s structure at this point. 6:10; 53:1) & relates them both to the Prophet Isaiah. Comfort and Redemption for Zion and the World, 7. God gives teachers to the church to instruct in God’s Word (Eph. The Structure of Isaiah The macro‑structure of Isaiah is, of course, 1‑35 (36‑39) and 40‑66. Isaiah - Isaiah - Isaiah’s theology: It is in his theology that Isaiah leans most heavily on Israelite tradition and shows an acquaintance with the thoughts of Amos. And when you finish, you can agree or disagree to read Isaiah in the way he has proposed. 10:33-12:6/55:1-66:24: In both of these sections, the work of Yahweh and His servant brings about a restoration of the whole creation. “Salvation,” used three times in 12:2-3 is used another nine times in the final section. Trusting the Nations vs. Trusting the Word of YHWH, 6. This is how it should be. The first (chapters 36–37) describes Sennacherib’s invasion and its outcome, and finally resolves the Assyrian crisis which has dominated the whole first half of the book. Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world. While I am still persuaded by Webb’s organization, there are good reasons for following Gentry’s also (or another of the other outlines too). These chapters compose a virtual handbook of theological arguments and doctrines. As you read, it provides you a sure guide. John 12:37-41 quotes from both portions of Isaiah (Isa. The series of six woes in chapter 5 is interrupted by a narrative (chapters 6-9:7), and then a seventh woe follows in the following section (10:1) and then an additional woe against Assyria (10:5) that begins a new section. The song of the unfruitiful vineyard (Isa 5:1-7) A(5:1-2) planted the choicest vines (5:2) (שׁפטו) B(5:3) … Isaiah, Hebrew Yeshaʿyahu (“God Is Salvation”), (flourished 8th century bce, Jerusalem), prophet after whom the biblical Book of Isaiah is named (only some of the first 39 chapters are attributed to him), a significant contributor to Jewish and Christian traditions. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. While his organization does not consider the city of Zion, it is a helpful place to begin and one that puts the reader on solid ground. Discussions of Main Sections of Isaiah The Purpose. Here are three sermons related to God and government, law and love, COVID and conscience. Isa 2:1-5). “Zion will be redeemed with justice, and her repentant ones with righteousness” (1:27), and this will especially involve a reversal of the abuse of the orphan and widow (1:23). According to Isaiah 1:1, the prophet Isaiah’s career extended through the reigns of four kings in the southern kingdom of Judah: Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah. With the wisdom of ages past and those who have devoted themselves to the study of the Bible in the present, we can and should gain a better understanding of Scripture. C.C. In his book, he alters the typical way Isaiah is divided into two halves (1–39, 40–66). Yet, God did not give us the Bible for us to read as isolated individuals. Isaiah describes God’s divine characteristics and God’s acts in history. Isaiah's favorite designation for Jehovah (Yahweh) is "The Lord of Hosts", used 62 times in the book. Thus, the structure of these two sections is chiastic: Prophetic commission / prophet and king // prophet and king / prophetic commission. There has been no consensus, however, about the structure of Isaiah 28-39 (if there is one) and the place (s) at which to divide the book. In his thematic study of Isaiah, he outlines the book under five parts. Ib Church and ministry leadership resources to better equip, train and provide ideas for today's church and ministry leaders, like you. The following summarizes the structural analysis of Isaiah found in David Dorsey's Literary Structyre of the Old Testament.Like most of the books of the Old Testament, Dorsey finds that Isaiah is organized in a sevenfold pattern: A.Condemnation, pleading, promise of future restoration, 1:1-12: B. Oracles to the nations, 13:1-26:21 C. Woes, 27:1-35:10 D. Historical narrative, 36:1-39:8 C’. And it is divided into 39 chapters and 27 chapters, just like the two Testaments–old and new. Authoritative teaching always comes from its adherence to the biblical text. 9:8-10:4/40:1-48:22: The connections between these sections are not obvious or particularly numerous, but there are several. The Judgment and Transformation of Zion, Part 2, 3. 1–12) [5 Sermons], Part 2: Yahweh’s sovereignty in judgment and salvation of the world (Isa. 13 - 23. The call narrative of chapter 6 seems to stand outside the structure, but there are close links between chapters 6 and 40. Similarly, the series of woes in chapters 27-35 is interrupted by a narrative, and two additional woes are pronounced in the following section (45:9-10), the final two woes in Isaiah. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Second, the principal arrangement of the book comprises seven asymmetrical concentric sections, each made up of complex (triadic and quadratic) framing patterns. The Literary Structure of Isaiah: Five Tour Guides to Help You Stay the Course January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 / davidsschrock The book of Isaiah is sixty-six books, just like the Bible. 9:8-10:4 repeatedly warns that the Lord’s anger is not spent, but chapter 40 begins with words of comfort, encouraging Zion to rejoice that her warfare is ended and her sins forgiven. 36-39, the historical interlude that unites the two parts of the book (see Author). The structure of Isaiah also argues for its unity. Instead, he places stress on the historical narrative of Hezekiah’s encounter with Assyria and Babylon (ch. 4. It is followed by another three units (40:1–51:11; 51:12–55:13; and chapters 56–66) which end in the same way. The final section of 1-12 includes a promise of a Branch who is going to be filled with the Spirit in order to bring righteousness, justice, and faithfulness for the poor. In chapter 5, the vineyard parable is followed by a series of six woes, and the vineyard parable of chapter 27 is also followed by six woes (28:1; 29:1, 15; 30:1; 31:1; 33:1). Chapter 12 celebrates the Lord’s opening of the springs of salvation (v. 3), which are alluded to in 58:11. 36–39). Isaiah 40‑66 constitutes one of the richest theological collections in the Hebrew Bible. (Isaiah 55:1 uses the same Hebrew word, but not in the condemnatory way that it is used elsewhere). You can see it here in this table. 10:5-32/49:1-54:17: Chapter 10 is largely a woe against Assyria’s arrogance, but this haughtiness is embodied particularly in the arrogance of the “king of Assyria” (v. 12). 30–31). It mirrors the structure of the entire Bible. As the structure of Isaiah reveals, the theological themes are apparent to the reader. 28–39) [5 Sermons], Part 4: After judgment—comfort while waiting for the king to return (Isa. It anticipates the Babylonian crisis, which casts its shadow over the second half of the book. Also, send me the Evangelical Newsletter and special offers. The burden of the book (Isaiah 1-2) The Book’s title (Isaiah 1:1) Alas, a sinful nation (Isaiah 1:4) … In Isaiah 2, 4, 12, 27, 35, 55, and 66 we are brought back into the realm of Zion. We observed earlier the overall movement from Jerusalem to new Jerusalem and from fallen creation to new creation. Chs. Therefore, we should organize Isaiah around this bipartite division, right? Overall, the sections contrast. And we would be fools to ignore them. In 9:10, the people of Ephraim and Samaria rebuild fallen altars and idolatrous temples with smooth stones and cedar, and in the idol polemics of chapters 40-48 Yahweh charges Israel with building and constructing false gods. The section unit of the book likewise focuses on the nations. In other words, much of Isaiah will detail the Jerusalem … Nine Stars in the Constellation of Jesus’s Kingdom, The Great Res(e)t: What Jubilee Says about Christmas, the New Covenant, and the New Year (Leviticus 25), A Beautiful Household (pt. I’d be interested in your thoughts and questions. 56–66) [5 Sermons]. Testimonials. But I think some of the connections are clear and remarkable enough to make my hypothesis a plausible one. While Isaiah pronounces judgment upon Jerusalem (earthly Zion), his heavenly vision continues to promise Israel and the nations a servant-king who will come to bring salvation, by undergoing our judgment in our place (see Isaiah 53). It also identifies the twin actions of God’s salvation and judgment. It is technical, but not so technical that any Bible reader could profit from it. He served as God’s emissary to Judah for more than fifty years (from around 740 to 686 B.C. Dr. Gileadi’s work will render obsolete almost all the speculations of Isaiah scholars over the last one hundred years, enabling scholarship to proceed along an entirely new line, opening new avenues of approach for others to follow”—Professor Roland … Webb’s outline helps us to see that and to see where the next rest stop (i.e., return to Zion) is. Nine Stars in the Constellation of Jesus's Kingdom. Isaiah could best be understood according to a three-part structure consisting of 1) a statement of the issue under dispute, 2) the basis, and 3) the conclusion 2). And it is divided into 39 chapters and 27 chapters, just like the two Testaments–old and new. Structure and concept. Both sections begin with a parable about a vineyard, though the thrust of those two parables differs. Such dependence on faithful teachers does not put human wisdom above the Bible, it listens to the Bible, acknowledges the gifts of God, the goodness of reading the Bible in community, and seeks to know God’s word with the help of others. The Branch of chapter 11 points to the anointed Servant of chapter 61. Though much of chapter 1 is the indictment, there is the promise that the harlot city will be restored to righteousness. 24-27 comprise an apocalyptic section stressing the last days (see note on 24:1 -- 27:13). After chapter 49, the combination appears only twice in Isaiah (49:5-6). Gentry’s outline helps us see how the various proposals work in concert together. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! C. Some reasons for the unity of Isaiah. Add to this a number of well-worn proof texts for systematic theology—e.g., verses about Christ’s virgin birth (7:14 and 9:6–7), his sacrifice (52:13–53:12), and the grossness of sin (64:6)—and I accumulated a lot of disconnected knowledge about this glorious book. The Branch will be a standard to assemble the nations and gather the dispersed of Israel (11:12), a gathering that Yahweh promises near the end of the book (66:18). Modern scholarship has no unanimity as to how many authors or where to divide the book. 32:5-8). But you should really watch the two videos to get the full effect of the book. The book of Isaiah is sixty-six books, just like the Bible. This chart brings together Alec Motyer’s division between chapters 37 and 38 and combines it with the cyclical nature of Barry Webb’s seven-part outline. Teachers of Scripture are never authoritative in themselves. Isa. The Judgment of the Vineyard and the Coming King, 5. Furthering our understanding of the key themes of king and servant, Andrew Abernathy (The Book of Isaiah and God’s Kingdom: A Thematic-Theological Approach, 204–06) provides a helpful outline for pastors who are going to teach through this book. 9:8 begins an address, a “word,” to Jacob that falls on Israel, and the combination of Jacob and Israel is used repeatedly in chapters 40-48 (40:27; 41:8, 14; 42:24; 44:1, 5, 21, 23; 45:4; 46:3; 48:1, 12). Last weekend I discovered what I believe to be a pattern in Isaiah 28-39 that relates it to Isaiah 1-12 and 13-27. The Book of Isaiah in its final form is understood as a “literary drama” in which the readers witness the transformation of Jerusalem from a place of judgment into a place of eschatological salvation for both the righteous in Israel and the just ones from the nations. A taunting song against the king of Babylon is found in 14:4-23. 4:11–12). Isaiah 1–12: Judgment and Hope for Jerusalem, Isaiah 13–27: Judgment and Hope for the Nations, Isaiah 28–39: The Rise and Fall of Jerusalem, Isaiah 49–55: The Servant Fulfills God’s Mission, Isaiah 56–66: The Servants Inherit God’s Kingdom. It argues that the parts of the book have been organized into a meaningful whole for the ancient reader. If you know of any other resources or outlines to assist our reading of Isaiah, feel free to leave them in the comments. The poetic material includes a series of oracles in chs. Isaiah’s prophecy is composed of 66 chapters, (the Bible contains 66 books). The book of Isaiah has been described as having “one of the most complex literary structures of the entire Old Testament.”1Its sixty-six chapters address issues facing Israel spanning hundreds of years and at least three empires. 1:1-31/1:1-12:6: The overall thrust of the first section of Isaiah is an indictment against Judah, though the whole section ends with a promise of exodus and restoration. It is inadequate largely because I am not yet as familiar with the book of Isaiah as a whole as I hope to be. 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The purpose of the Book of Isaiah becomes so obvious when one steps back and examines its contents.The judgment of God is so powerfully witnessed in the first part of the book (Isaiah 1-39) but then slowly but fully unfolds God's redeeming grace in the last part of Isaiah (Isaiah 40-66). Literary structure (chiasmus, chiasm) of Book of Isaiah Chiasmus and Concentric Structure of divided by 3 3-1 1 The wickednedd of Judah(1:1-20) Tim Mackie, the scholar behind The Bible Project, has provided a helpful visual map to Isaiah. There seems to be a parallel structure between 1-33 and 34-66. Because of the root of Jesse, there will be glorious rest (11:10, and the Lord raises the question of the place of His rest in 66:1. He 11:37). Isaiah, the son of Amoz is the author of the entire Book of Isaiah—despite what modern liberal “scholars” try to maintain with their theories of Deutero-Isaiah, and even Trito-Isaiah. But in fact this movement takes place again and again within the book as well as across the whole of it. (pp. He includes chapter 27 in the previous section, but in the light of my analysis of chapters 1-12, it seems best to include it here. So chapters 36–39 are effectively the structural pivot on which the whole book turns .It is preceded by three units (chapters 1–12; 13–27 and 28–35), all of which end with the redeemed singing God’s praises in Zion, or on their way to it. Keywords: Isaiah, tradents, Jerusalem, judgment, eschatology, salvation While each organizes the book differently, their collective witness gives us insight into things we should be looking for when we read. For many biblical scholars and pastors, Alec Motyer’s commentary, The Prophecy of Isaiah: An Introduction and Commentary. Indeed, whenever we enter a new book of the Bible, one we do not know well, our best course of action is not to hide ourselves away in our room until we determine its meaning. Somewhere along the line, I’ve heard this line of thinking. Introduction The book of Isaiah is composed of three natural divisions: sayings, principally of judgment, chapters 1-35; historical narratives, chapters 36-39 (almost identical with II Kings 18:13-20:19); and sayings, principally of comfort, chapters 40-66. (The first four columns are his; the last is my addition). It has two parts. There is some resemblance between Isaiah and John in this respect, but John is commissioned as a prophet before the end of Revelation 1. For reasons in the text one might be stronger than another, but because the Bible has no inspired outlines, we must accept that these outlines are ministerial, not magisterial. First, the book of Isaiah best manifests its structural unity, thematic coherence, and rhetorical emphasis when read as an exemplar of prophetic covenant disputation. Get updates from Leithart delivered straight to your inbox. Price New from Used from Kindle "Please retry" $4.99 — — … In the first, Yahweh complains that His vineyard does not produce good fruit, while in chapter 27 He promises that His vineyard Jacob will take root, blossom, and fill the world with fruit (v. 6). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Masturbatory Worship and the Contemporary Church. Under each point, Motyer includes many detailed subpoints (Isaiah, 5–8). Chs. Part 1: The holy king must judge, but hope remains (Isa. Isaiah contains both prose and poetry; the beauty of its poetry is unsurpassed in the OT. While the fullest description of life in the new creation is reserved until the last two chapters, we are given frequent anticipations and pledges of it the way through, especially at the conclusion of Parts 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6. It was not until I began reading Isaiah as whole book, however, that the message of Isaiah began to come to life. Also, send me the Evangelical Newsletter. As is the case with nearly all the books of “the prophets,” the book of What makes Abernathy’s outline helpful is the way that it unites the book around the themes of kingdom and service. Chapter 2 also includes a relentless account of all the high things that the Lord is going to topple; the lofty are going to be brought down. Just as the Servant of Yahweh contrasts with the proud and ambitious king of Babylon (chapters 13-14), so the Servant of Yahweh is the true king who stands in contrast to the king of Assyria. 1): Men Who Pray, Women Who Work, and The God Who Saves (1 Timothy 2:8–10), Feeding on the Lord: So Much More Than a Metaphor, Discipleship and the Church: 12 Quotes from Mark Dever's Book on Discipling, Writing Better, Writing More: Three Helpful Voices, 1. Isaiah 7:6 "Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let us make a breach therein for us, and set a … The main prose material is found in chs. I am still learning that message, but having a mental map of the whole book has been a game-changer. 36–39 constitute a historical interlude, which concludes chs. Philistines are first mentioned in 2:6, and there is an oracle against the Philistines in 14:28ff. In September, 2010, I gave a series of 7 talks on the book of Isaiah at “Word Works”, a conference organised by the Malaysia Gospel… Motyer’s outline is thorough and captures (the) three main themes in Isaiah–the king, the servant, and the Spirit-anointed warrior. The Vision of Isaiah: Its Structure and Scope Paperback – March 10, 2017 by E W Bullinger (Author) 3.6 out of 5 stars 4 ratings. 6:1-9:7/36:1-39:8: The parallels between these sections are obvious. This dual structure based on the author's own day and then the future, was common in the Hebrew prophets (cf. Following his outline, Barry Webb explains how Isaiah unfolds. Ezekiel, Daniel, and Zechariah). For the book as a whole, I am relying mainly on David Dorsey’s analysis, though with a minor adjustment. In his introduction to the biblical prophets, How to Read and Understand the Biblical Prophets, Gentry also outlines Isaiah according to seven repeating cycles that move from Jerusalem to the New Jerusalem. With that in mind, here are five scholars, tour guides, who have provided an outline of Isaiah. The Servants of YHWH and the New Creation, Preface: Judah: diagnosis and prognosis (1:1–5:1), Historical Prologue: Hezekiah’s Fatal Choice (38:1–39:8), The Consolation of the World (40:1–42:17), The Great Deliverance (44:24–48:22) — [Cyrus is the Servant Who Saves Israel from Babylon], The Greater Deliverance (49:1–55:13) — [“Christ” is the Servant Who Saves the World from Sin], The ideal and the actual: the needs and sins of the Lord’s people (56:1–59:13), The coming of the Anointed Conqueror (59:14–63:6), Prayer and response: steps to the new heaven and the new earth (63:7–66:24), Isaiah 1–5: Introduction to Isaiah’s message of judgment and hope, Isaiah 6: A vision of the holy king: perspective on the nature of Isaiah’s message, Isaiah 7–12: Judgment with a foolish king and a hope for a just king, Isaiah 13–23: Oracles about and against the nations, Isaiah 24–27: A cosmic vision of judgment and salvation, Isaiah 28–33: Woes against mistrust and hope for a king, Isaiah 36–39: Historical bridge—God can save, but Zion’s exile awaits, Isaiah 40–48: Waiting confidently when God seems absent, Isaiah 49–55: God the king, the servant and Zion’s comfort, Old Jerusalem vs. New Jerusalem (1:1–2:5 and 2:6–4:5), Old Jerusalem vs. New Jerusalem (7:1–12:5), Fall of Babylon and Israel’s Neighbors (13–23), Accusation of Jerusalem’s Leaders (28–35), Trial: Accusation, God’s Response, The Right Conclusion (41–47), God’s Servant is Rejected and Killed (50:4–9; 52:13–53:12), God’s Servant Lives Again and Brings a New Covenant (53:10–12; 54–55), All Nations Invited to Join God’s Covenant Family (56:1, Contrast Between the Wicked and the Servants (56:9–58:14), THE Servant Announces God’s Kingdom (60–62), Contrast Between the Wicked and the Servants (65:1–66:4), All Nations Invited to Join God’s Covenant Family (66:5–24), As 2020 comes to an end and 2021 approaches, here are a few reflections on how this turbulent year has impacted the…, Jubilee Bells: A Christmas Meditation on God’s Redemption in Christ, What Does It Mean That Jesus is the 'Son of David'? 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