The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Isaiah, Volume 1 (of 2)

"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Isaiah, Volume 1" by George Adam Smith is a studied examination of the Book of Isaiah, offering historical background and explaining the meanings of its prophecies. Smith focuses on how Isaiah's messages apply to the moral situations of people in both olden times and today. Right away, the book tells how it will look at Isaiah's prophecies, explaining the order of the writing and why it's put that way. Smith shows how Isaiah struggled with his society while saying that his ancient words still matter, urging people now to think and turn away from wrongs in the face of tough times. The book looks at Isaiah's role as a prophet, highlighting ideas like God's decisions, the demand for good behavior, and conflicting views of belief compared to political action.