Understanding the Book of Isaiah: Getting to Know the Famous but Misunderstood Prophet

Podcast-style audio course -
Length: 5 hrs
Professor of Biblical Studies, University of Portland
(1 customer review)
Audio Download + Subscription
$0.00
Audio Download + Subscription
$0.00
Includes Free Study Guide
Audio Download + Subscription
$0.00

Audio Sample:

Isaiah is perhaps the most famous, most beloved and least understood Old Testament Prophet.

This expertly taught 12-lecture course is designed to deepen your understanding of this visionary prophet. You’ll explore the passion and poetry that arrests the hearts and minds of readers across millennia. You will be drawn deeply into the poet-prophet Isaiah’s world with all its sham, beauty, hope and promise.

Isaiah’s words accompany some of the most gripping passages of the New Testament. A virgin with child, voice in the wilderness, light in the darkness, beyond My servant, hope for gentiles, fire is not quenched, are just a few examples drawn from the Gospels. The book of Romans alone references Isaiah twenty times!

But Isaiah’s words were also powerful in his own day. <

Audio Sample:

Isaiah is perhaps the most famous, most beloved and least understood Old Testament Prophet.

This expertly taught 12-lecture course is designed to deepen your understanding of this visionary prophet. You’ll explore the passion and poetry that arrests the hearts and minds of readers across millennia. You will be drawn deeply into the poet-prophet Isaiah’s world with all its sham, beauty, hope and promise.

Isaiah’s words accompany some of the most gripping passages of the New Testament. A virgin with child, voice in the wilderness, light in the darkness, beyond My servant, hope for gentiles, fire is not quenched, are just a few examples drawn from the Gospels. The book of Romans alone references Isaiah twenty times!

But Isaiah’s words were also powerful in his own day.

Explore the historical times of Isaiah, the literary artistry of the text, the role that the nations play in the unfolding vision of global and cosmic transformation, and the relationship between ethical praxis and worship.

Encounter the story of Isaiah’s last days with Hezekiah before the collapse of the Southern Kingdom Judah that leaves the people utterly landless and on the brink of despair. Isaiah’s servant songs call people then and now to mission, and the poet’s vision of a New Jerusalem speaks about the transformation of not only a city but also the entire people of God.

Isaiah’s message is a poem to be sung and a vision to be lived for all time.

Learn about downloadable programs.

Your Free Electronic Study Guide! When you order this course, we will send you a free electronic study guide that you can access in 3 convenient ways:

1) You can check your order confirmation email. It will include a link that enables you to download your guide.
2) The back of your program package also contains a copy of this link. You can access your guide by simply entering this URL into your browser.
3) Your case of CDs or DVDs will contain a copy of your electronic guide on CD. Simply insert this disc into your computer’s CD/DVD drive to access your guide.

$19.99

Frequently Bought Together

  • The Book of Job: A Bible Study Course

    The Book of Job: A Bible Study Course

    $19.99
    Select options
  • wisdom-literature-bible

    Wisdom Literature of the Bible

    $24.99
    Select options
  • An Introduction to Hebrew Poetry-0

    An Introduction to Hebrew Poetry

    $17.99
    Select options
  • Understanding the Old Testament Prophets-0

    Understanding the Old Testament Prophets

    $23.99
    Select options
  • Isaiah and His Times and Text
  • The Double Vision of a Poet: Isaiah 1-12
  • Words of Woe Concerning the Nations: Isaiah 13-23
  • A Disturbing Yet Hopeful Vision: Isaiah 24-27
  • Poems, Prayers and Promises: Isaiah 28-35
  • Entries from a Diary: Isaiah 36-39
  • Comfort, Comfort My People: Isaiah 40-41
  • Sing a New Song: Isaiah 42-44:33
  • Israel, Cyrus and Babylon: Poems of Good News: Isaiah 44:24-48; 51-52:12; 54:1-55:13
  • The Servant Songs: Isaiah 42: 1-4 [5-9]; 49:1-7; 50:4-9; 52:13-53:12
  • Covenant, Worship, Right Relationship and Justice: Isaiah 56:1-59:21; 63-65
  • Jerusalem, Jerusalem: A City Condemned, A City Restored: Isaiah 1:21-31; 60-62; 66:7-13

1 review for Understanding the Book of Isaiah: Getting to Know the Famous but Misunderstood Prophet

  1. Rev. George E. D., CO

    2017 Christmas Survey

    The course on Isaiah as a poet more that as a prophet gave me the opportunity to read this important book in a different light.

Add a review

Stay in the know.

Enter your email address for a free coupon, and to find out about future specials and promotions. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Now You Know Media is now Learn25

In an effort to provide our customers the best possible experience, we have created a new website for you at Learn25.com to browse our selection of over 400 audio and video courses by top professors.