Into the Heart of Isaiah

Tom Wright’s fresh, multi-layered and compelling interpretation of Isaiah chapters 40–55 offers a masterclass in understanding how and why God’s promises in the Old Testament came to be fulfilled in Jesus.Throughout, Wright employs a trinitarian hermeneutic, which unfolds the text in three key movements: the original context of Israel’s God as Creator and Covenant-keeper; the early Christian understanding of Jesus as the embodiment of YHWH’s return to his people; and Paul’s Spirit-led vision of the church's role in implementing the new covenant and inaugurating the new creation in the world.Into the Heart of Isaiah is essential reading for all who seek a better understanding of Isaiah’s profound and far-reaching prophecies, and how they fit into God's grand narrative.ContentsIntroduction1 The God of All Comfort: 40.1-112 The Incomparable God and the Idols: 40.12-31; 41; 44.9-20; 46—47 3 Behold My Servant: 42.1-9; 42.10—44.84 Cyrus and the Sovereignty of God: 45.1-17; 44.21—45.25; 485 The Prophetic Servant: 49.1-13; 49.14—52.66 YHWH’s Arm, YHWH’s Servant: 52.7—53.12 7 New Covenant, New Creation: 54—55