Isaiah: Everyday Bible Commentary by Alfred Martin {Book Review}

Title: Isaiah

Author: Alfred Martin

Series: Everday Bible Commentary

Genres: Biblical Studies, Commentary

Publication Date: June 5, 2018

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Source: Paperback

Purchase: Paperback | Kindle | Christian Book | Moody Publishers

Synopsis:

Prophecy can be confusing. In a book like Isaiah, historical events are presented out of order and right next to future prophecies without obvious distinctions between the two. Plus, it’s full of strange symbols like the sprout that grows out of the root of Jesse. What we need is a guide—someone who will tell us what’s historic and what’s prophetic, and explain all the strange symbolism clearly and simply. This is what the best preachers do, but you don’t have to wait until Sunday’s sermon. Encounter the beautiful depth of Isaiah through an enlightening commentary from Alfred Martin that’s both straightforward and insightful. You’ll gain:

• Important historical background
• Insights from the original language
• Explanations of the prophetic symbols
• And more!

You don’t have to go to seminary to encounter God in exciting, new ways through His Word. Discover how much more enjoyable your personal study will be with understandable, quality Bible commentary for everyday life.

My Rating: 

This is a very short commentary on the book of Isaiah that's 144 pages. I was personally shocked when it came in the mail because of how thin it was. With the book of Isaiah being 66 chapters long, I expected this to be at least around 250 pages of jam packed info on the book. Isaiah is full of prophecy, so why not a large commentary? This book contains 21 chapter that breaks the book of Isaiah into a smaller understanding for the every day person.

It dives into a summary of the book of Isaiah and each individual chapter. I enjoyed the smaller breakdowns because they helped me understand the basics of Isaiah as a whole. Isaiah can be a tough book to study because it's heavy with prophecy. It focuses on the prophecies while still being easy to understand.

I love that it divides Isaiah into two parts with mini section. It highlights the key information. This is great for on the go Bible study and personal use. It may not be ideal for a group study, but for those looking for a quick understanding this does well.

Do I recommend it? Yes, if you're looking for something quick and simple. No, if you're looking for something more in-depth.

Blessings,