Andrew T. Abernethy is Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College. He is the author of Eating in Isaiah: Approaching Food and Drink in Isaiah's Structure and Message (Brill), co-editor of Isaiah and Imperial Context: The Book of Isaiah in Times of Empire, and has published numerous articles, essays, and reviews on topics pertaining to Isaiah, Jeremiah, Psalms, and biblical theology.

Andrew Abernethy employs the concept of 'kingdom' as an entry point for organizing Isaiah's major themes. Four features frame his study: God, the King; the lead agents of the King; the realm of the kingdom; the people of the King.

The book of Isaiah has nourished the church throughout the centuries. However, its massive size can be intimidating; its historical setting canseem distant, opaque, varied; its organization and composition can seem disjointed and fragmented; its abundance of terse, poetic language can make its message seem veiled – and where are those explicit prophecies about Christ? These are typical experiences for many who try to read, let alone teach or preach, through Isaiah.

Andrew Abernethy's conviction is that thematic points of reference can be of great help in encountering Isaiah and its rich theological message. In view of what the structure of the book of Isaiah aims to emphasize, he employs the concept of 'kingdom' as an entry point for organizing the book's major themes. In many respects, Isaiah provides a people living amidst imperial contexts with a theological interpretation of them in the light of YHWH's past, present and future sovereign reign.

Four features of 'kingdom' frame Abernethy's study: God, the King; the lead agents of the King; the realm of the kingdom and the people of the King. While his primary aim is to show how 'kingdom' is fundamental to Isaiah when understood within its Old Testament context, interspersed canonical reflections assist those who are wrestling with how to read Isaiah as Christian Scripture in and for the church.  
'In a well-written and remarkably comprehensive treatment, Dr Andrew Abernethy takes us through the book by unfolding the way God and his kingdom are presented in each of the three major sections of the prophecy, and then by outlining the way this reigning God uses agents to accomplish his purpose. Dr Abernethy undertakes all of this exegetical and theological exploration with an eye peeled for the way New Testament writers, seven centuries later, pick up on these trajectories to bring us to Christ' (D. A. Carson).

Andrew T. Abernethy is Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College. He is the author of Eating in Isaiah: Approaching Food and Drink in Isaiah's Structure and Message (Brill), co-editor of Isaiah and Imperial Context: The Book of Isaiah in Times of Empire, and has published numerous articles, essays, and reviews on topics pertaining to Isaiah, Jeremiah, Psalms, and biblical theology.

A stimulating, comprehensive engagement with the Old Testament book and its message

Andrew Abernethy

Series preface

Author’s preface

Abbreviations

Introduction

Kingdom, Isaiah and canon

Biblical theology

Approaching Isaiah and kingdom

Overview of the book

Chapter One: God, the king now and to come in Isaiah 1 – 39

The holy king in Isaiah 6

The king in Isaiah 24:21–23 and 25:6–8

God as king in Isaiah 33

God the king in Isaiah 36 – 37

Conclusion

Chapter Two: God, the only saving king in Isaiah 40 – 55

The king will come in Isaiah 40:1–11 and 52:7–10

God's kingship in other motifs in Isaiah 40 – 55

Chapter Three: God, the warrior, international and compassionate king in Isaiah 56 – 66

The warrior king and his saving righteousness

The international king of glory in Zion and his tribute

The cosmic and compassionate king

Summary of God as king in Isaiah 56 – 66

God as king in all of Isaiah

Chapter Four: The lead agents of the king

The Davidic ruler in Isaiah 1 – 39

The servant of the Lord in Isaiah 40 – 55

God's messenger in Isaiah 56 – 66

Chapter Five: The realm and the people of God’s kingdom

A bifocal view of the realm of God's kingdom

The people of God's kingdom

Appendix: Teaching series outline

Bibliography

Search names for authors

Search items for Scripture references

Titles in this series

Notes

Andrew Abernethy employs the concept of ‘kingdom’ as an entry point for organizing Isaiah’s major themes. Four features frame his study: God, the King; the lead agents of the King; the realm of the kingdom; the people of the King.

Employs the concept of 'kingdom' as an entry point for organizing Isaiah's major themes. Four features frame this study: God, the King; the lead agents of the King; the realm of the kingdom; the people of the King.

The book of Isaiah has nourished the church throughout the centuries. However, its massive size can be intimidating; its historical setting canseem distant, opaque, varied; its organization and composition can seem disjointed and fragmented; its abundance of terse, poetic language can make its message seem veiled - and where are those explicit prophecies about Christ? These are typical experiences for many who try to read, let alone teach or preach, through Isaiah.Andrew Abernethy's conviction is that thematic points of reference can be of great help in encountering Isaiah and its rich theological message. In view of what the structure of the book of Isaiah aims to emphasize, he employs the concept of 'kingdom' as an entry point for organizing the book's major themes. In many respects, Isaiah provides a people living amidst imperial contexts with a theological interpretation of them in the light of YHWH's past, present and future sovereign reign.Four features of 'kingdom' frame Abernethy's study: God, the King; the lead agents of the King; the realm of the kingdom and the people of the King. While his primary aim is to show how 'kingdom' is fundamental to Isaiah when understood within its Old Testament context, interspersed canonical reflections assist those who are wrestling with how to read Isaiah as Christian Scripture in and for the church.

In a well-written and remarkably comprehensive treatment, Dr Andrew Abernethy takes us through the book by unfolding the way God and his kingdom are presented in each of the three major sections of the prophecy, and then by outlining the way this reigning God uses agents to accomplish his purpose. Dr Abernethy undertakes all of this exegetical and theological exploration with an eye peeled for the way New Testament writers, seven centuries later, pick up on these trajectories to bring us to Christ; - D. A. Carson

Series Preface

Author's Preface

Abbreviations

Introduction

1\. God, the king now and to come in Isaiah 1-39

2\. God, the only saving king in Isaiah 40-55

3\. God, the warrior, international, and compassionate king in Isaiah 56-66

4\. The lead agents of the King

5\. The realm and the people of God's Kingdom

Conclusion

Bibliography

Index of Authors

Index of scripture references

A clear, direct, look at Isaiah through the lens of God's kingdom, this thematic study is rich with reflection and insight.

Book of Isaiah and God's Kingdom

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Andrew Abernethy employs the concept of ‘kingdom’ as an entry point for organizing Isaiah’s major themes. Four features frame his study: God, the King; the lead agents of the King; the realm of the kingdom; the people of the King.

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