The Fifty-Third Chapter Of Isaiah: According To The Jewish Interpreters (1877)

The Fifty-Third Chapter of Isaiah: According to the Jewish Interpreters is a book written by Samuel Rolles Driver in 1877. The book is a detailed exploration of the 53rd chapter of the biblical book of Isaiah, as interpreted by Jewish scholars throughout history. Driver examines the various interpretations of the chapter, which is considered one of the most important Messianic prophecies in the Hebrew Bible. He discusses the different ways in which Jewish scholars have understood the chapter's references to a suffering servant, and how these interpretations have evolved over time.The book also includes a translation of the 53rd chapter of Isaiah, as well as notes and commentary on the text. Driver's analysis provides valuable insight into the Jewish interpretation of this important biblical passage, and sheds light on the historical and cultural context in which it was written. Overall, The Fifty-Third Chapter of Isaiah: According to the Jewish Interpreters is a comprehensive and scholarly work that will be of interest to students of biblical studies, Jewish history and culture, and religious studies.With An Introduction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Driver was professor of Hebrew at Oxford University.