Gospel According to Isaiah 53: Encountering the Suffering Servant in Jewish and Christian Theology

Darrell L Bock

ISBN 10: 082542593X / ISBN 13: 9780825425936

Published by Kregel Academic & Professional March 2012, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gospel According to Isaiah 53: Encountering the Suffering Servant in Jewish and Christian Theology
• Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional March 2012
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 082542593X
• ISBN 13: 9780825425936
• Binding: Paper Back
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biblical Studies/Old Testament Commentaries

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Synopsis

The Gospel According to Isaiah 53 presents the redemptive work of the Messiah to the Jewish community, exploring issues of atonement and redemption in light of Isaiah chapter 53. It is clear that Jesus fulfills the specifications of the suffering servant of Isaiah 53. This book has many potential uses in its presentation of the gospel for Jewish people. Pastors who study it will find unparalleled help in preparing Bible studies and sermons, so that their listeners will become better equipped to tell Jewish people about Jesus. It will be beneficial as supplemental reading for classes on Isaiah, the Prophets, and Jewish evangelism. And believers will be trained to share Isaiah 53 with Jewish friends and family. Contributors include: - David L. Allen - Richard E. Averbeck - Darrell L. Bock - Michael L. Brown - Robert B. Chisholm Jr. - Craig A. Evans - John S. Feinberg - Mitch Glaser - Walter C. Kaiser Jr. - Donald R. Sunukjian

About the Authors

Darrell L. Bock (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen) is Executive Director of Cultural Engagement and Senior Research Professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He has been at Dallas Theological Seminary since 1982. He has authored or edited over forty-five books and has been a New York Times best-selling author in nonfiction. His areas of expertise are the Gospels, Luke-Acts, and the historical Jesus.

Mitch Glaser (Ph.D., Fuller Seminary) is the president of Chosen People Ministries. Mitch studied with the esteemed Charles Feinberg at Talbot School of Theology. Mitch and his wife, Zhava, have labored for more than 45 years in ministry among the Jewish People. Mitch holds a PhD in intercultural studies.