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The Fifth Gospel: Isaiah in the History of Christianity

Isaiah in the History of Christianity

by Lancaster) John F. A. Sawyer (University College of St Martin

  • Paperback
  • 332 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.9 cm

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There is currently much interest in the history of interpretation, reader-response and the sociology of sacred texts - in what the text does as much as what it means. Isaiah, 'more evangelist than prophet' according to Jerome and others, provides an ideal case study, because of his profound influence on the language and imagery of Christianity. With illustrations from art, music, literature and the media as well as commentaries, sermons and official church pronouncements, Professor Sawyer shows how Isaiah has been used in all kinds of context, from the cult of the Virgin Mary, mediaeval passion iconography and antisemitic propaganda to Christian feminism and liberation theology. This first attempt at a comprehensive critical study of an essential part of biblical interpretation will provide a model for further research, and ensure that commentaries will never be the same again.
The Fifth Gospel: Isaiah in the History of Christianity and Prophecy And The Biblical Prophets
Prophecy And The Biblical ProphetsThe Fifth Gospel: Isaiah in the History of Christianity
  • Book Format

    paperback

  • Publisher

    Cambridge University Press

  • Published

    March 1996

  • Weight

    491g

  • Page Count

    332

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.9 cm

  • ISBN

    9780521565967

  • ISBN-10

    0521565960

  • Eden Code

    3129

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