Visualizing Isaiah

Parry, Donald W.

ISBN 10: 0934893586 / ISBN 13: 9780934893589

Published by Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, U.S.A., 2001

About this Item

139 Pages with Scripture lndex. Beautiful new gift quality condition. Interior text and illustration pages are flawless. Visualizing Isaiah is a full- color book filled with beautiful photographs, maps, and charts that illuminate the words of the prophet Isaiah. Author Donald W. Parry, an expert on Isaiah and Old Testament texts, complements the book's gorgeous graphic elements with insight into Isaiah s world. The book of Isaiah is filled with rich symbolism. Isaiah drew on life around him to illustrate with words the mission of Jesus Christ, the restoration of the gospel, the rewards of the righteous, the fate of the wicked, and prophecies for both modern and ancient times. Readers better grasp this prophet's writings by understanding and visualizing the symbols he used. The book's pictures capture familiar phrases: a woman weaves scarlet wool, and eagle mounts up and soars through the sky, a tender plant grows out of dry ground. These well known passages are infused with life through stunning images and enlightening commentary. Readers both young and old will enjoy browsing through the colorful pages of pictures and text. And teachers will appreciate photographs, charts, and explanations that shed light on the sometimes complex, always powerful words of Isaiah. Contents: Acknowledgements, Introduction, How to use This Book, Ancient Israel, Ancient Israel's Neighbors, Warnings to the Wicked, Blessings and Duties of the Righteous, The Earthly Ministry of Jesus Christ, The Restoration and the Gathering, The Second Coming of Jesus Christ, Illustration Credits, Sources Consulted, and Scripture Index.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Visualizing Isaiah
• Publisher: Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0934893586
• ISBN 13: 9780934893589
• Binding: Hard Back
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Visualizing Isaiah is a full- color book filled with beautiful photographs, maps, and charts that illuminate the words of the prophet Isaiah. Author Donald W. Parry, an expert on Isaiah and Old Testament texts, complements the book's gorgeous graphic elements with insight into Isaiah's world.

The book of Isaiah is filled with rich symbolism. Isaiah drew on life around him to illustrate with words the mission of Jesus Christ, the restoration of the gospel, the rewards of the righteous, the fate of the wicked, and prophecies for both modern and ancient times. Readers better grasp this prophet's writings by understanding and visualizing the symbols he used.

The book's pictures capture familiar phrases: a woman weaves scarlet wool, and eagle mounts up and soars through the sky, a tender plant grows out of dry ground. These well known passages are infused with life through stunning images and enlightening commentary.

About the Author

Donald W. Parry holds a doctorate in Hebrew language and literature and is associate professor of Hebrew at Brigham Young University. He has published numerous books and articles on Old Testament subjects and is a member of the international team of translators of the Dead Sea Scrolls, working on the books of Isaiah and Samuel. Professor Parry is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (FARMS). He is married to Camille Mills Parry, and together they have six children.