God’s people have rebelled; they have become a sinful nation. But God calls his people back, through Isaiah, with a message of judgment, consolation, and hope. Isn’t this how God calls all sinners? Move with the “greatest of the prophets” deeply into the mystery of God and the beauty of his truth.
Isaiah, the tenth book in the Come and See: Catholic Bible Study Series, covers the major Old Testament prophet Isaiah in a 22-week study.
The Logos edition brings you more. With references to the Bible and Catechism appearing on mouseover, you can easily read source material to engage further with the subject matter. All cross-references are tagged to other resources in your library, you can easily connect with citations to the saints, popes, and doctors of the church. Enrich your Bible study and broaden your knowledge of Scripture as you explore these commentaries like never before through Logos.
“Prophet’ from the Hebrew term nabi refers to one who conveys God’s word and will to His people” (Page 9)
“Isaiah is the prophet of faith, demanding that people return to their absolute trust in God. He is the prophet of holiness, revealing the transcendent holiness of God. Isaiah is also the messianic prophet because he foretells the coming of the Ideal King who will bring salvation and a new, universal, and everlasting kingdom.” (Page 9)
“However, there will be a day of the Lord when everything will be turned upside down” (Page 10)
“the righteous people become a remnant to continue the unbreakable covenant between God and His people.” (Page 10)
“Sin ties people down and binds them so that they lack the freedom to act according to God’s will.” (Page 12)
Laurie W. Manhardt holds a BA in psychology from the University of Detroit and a PhD in education from the University of Michigan. She led an interfaith Bible study for 10 years, which convinced her of the need for quality Catholic Bible study resources. The Come and See: Catholic Bible Study Series is the result.
Charles G. Kosanke is the former rector of Saints Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Orchard Lake, Michigan, who completed his doctorate in sacred theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.