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New American Bible Commentary, Old Testament Set #15a
The New American Commentary: Isaiah 1-39, Vol. 15A
The New American Commentary series is an exceptionally acclaimed resource for ministers and Bible students who want to understand and expound the Scriptures. Notable features in this first of two plan
704 pages, Hardcover
First published August 30, 2007
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About the author
Gary V. Smith
32 books4 followersGary V. Smith is professor of Christian Studies at Union University in
Jackson, Tennessee. Prior to Union, Dr. Smith taught Old Testament and Hebrew at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City Missouri from
1998-2004. For two years he served as the Interim Academic Dean at the
Seminary.
Prior to coming to Midwestern, Dr. Smith taught Old Testament and Hebrew at Bethel Theological Seminary in St Paul, Minnesota from 1983-1998. Prior to coming to Bethel Dr. Smith taught Old Testament and Hebrew at Winnipeg Theological Seminary from 1973-1983. For two years he was the Interim Dean of the Seminary.
Dr. Smith did undergraduate work at Wheaton College and received his Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology in 1965, the Master of Arts from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 1968, and his Doctor of Philosophy from Dropsie College for Hebrew and Cognate Languages in Philadelphia in 1973. He has completed academic research in Jerusalem, Israel and in Cambridge,
England.
Dr. Smith’s areas of expertise include the Old Testament Prophets, especial Amos and Isaiah,
plus the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological
Society, the Institute for Biblical Research, and the Society of Biblical Literature.
Dr. Smith and his wife Susan live in Jackson, Tennessee. They have two children and five
grandchildren.
Jackson, Tennessee. Prior to Union, Dr. Smith taught Old Testament and Hebrew at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City Missouri from
1998-2004. For two years he served as the Interim Academic Dean at the
Seminary.
Prior to coming to Midwestern, Dr. Smith taught Old Testament and Hebrew at Bethel Theological Seminary in St Paul, Minnesota from 1983-1998. Prior to coming to Bethel Dr. Smith taught Old Testament and Hebrew at Winnipeg Theological Seminary from 1973-1983. For two years he was the Interim Dean of the Seminary.
Dr. Smith did undergraduate work at Wheaton College and received his Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology in 1965, the Master of Arts from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 1968, and his Doctor of Philosophy from Dropsie College for Hebrew and Cognate Languages in Philadelphia in 1973. He has completed academic research in Jerusalem, Israel and in Cambridge,
England.
Dr. Smith’s areas of expertise include the Old Testament Prophets, especial Amos and Isaiah,
plus the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological
Society, the Institute for Biblical Research, and the Society of Biblical Literature.
Dr. Smith and his wife Susan live in Jackson, Tennessee. They have two children and five
grandchildren.
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June 21, 2018
Isaiah 1-39 is an Old Testament commentary, written by Gary V. Smith and published by B&H Academic is an enduring work of academic excellence and superior Exegesis with pastoral care. This commentary is a intriguing edition of the New American Commentary Series, a prestigious series which is synonymous with outstanding exegesis and unparalleled application, this volume not only continues this legacy, but propels it to new heights. Isaiah 1-39 is one of the most articulate and practical commentaries on the prophetical books in Holy Scripture. Smith is a highly regarded scholar who deeply understands the major prophet.
Isaiah 1-39 has two main sections the typical general introduction, and then followed by a insightful exegetical commentaries on this major prophet. With regard to the general introduction Smith spends a great deal of time defending the historicity of the book as well as varying literary motifs. They also spend a large amount of time on their introduction and it is very well worth a read. The translation of Isaiah 1-39 that they uses is the NIV (New International Version), thankfully it is the 1984 version of the NIV rather than the 2011 version, which has rid itself of much of God’s gender.
While I disagree with Smith on a few of issues with regard to Old Testament interpretation, their scholarly work on the these books is very well researched and written for a pastor preaching or teaching through Isaiah exegeticaly. In the vein of recommending, Isaiah 1-39, to others I would recommend this commentary to pastors and scholars. There are many commentaries about Isaiah 1-39 available at this moment but Isaiah 1-39 of the New American Commentary series is commentary too good to pass on.
This book was provided to me free of charge from B&H Academic in exchange for an unbiased, honest review.
Isaiah 1-39 has two main sections the typical general introduction, and then followed by a insightful exegetical commentaries on this major prophet. With regard to the general introduction Smith spends a great deal of time defending the historicity of the book as well as varying literary motifs. They also spend a large amount of time on their introduction and it is very well worth a read. The translation of Isaiah 1-39 that they uses is the NIV (New International Version), thankfully it is the 1984 version of the NIV rather than the 2011 version, which has rid itself of much of God’s gender.
While I disagree with Smith on a few of issues with regard to Old Testament interpretation, their scholarly work on the these books is very well researched and written for a pastor preaching or teaching through Isaiah exegeticaly. In the vein of recommending, Isaiah 1-39, to others I would recommend this commentary to pastors and scholars. There are many commentaries about Isaiah 1-39 available at this moment but Isaiah 1-39 of the New American Commentary series is commentary too good to pass on.
This book was provided to me free of charge from B&H Academic in exchange for an unbiased, honest review.
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