Project Gutenberg 2013-09-08 Public domain in the USA. 264 Smith, George Adam 1856 1942 Nicoll, W. Robertson (William Robertson), Sir 1851 1923 Clear, Claudius Nicoll, William Robertson, Sir Wace, Walter E. The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Isaiah, Volume 2 (of 2) Produced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Colin Bell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Isaiah, Volume 2" by George Adam Smith is a theological exposition written in the late 19th century. This volume continues the exploration of the prophecies contained in the latter section of the Book of Isaiah, specifically chapters 40 to 66, a period esteemed for its significance as the people of Israel stand in exile. The work delves into critical themes such as monotheism, the nature of God, the identity of Israel, and the concept of the Servant of the Lord, aiming to provide readers with a deeper understanding of these prophecies and their implications for both the ancient context and contemporary faith. The opening of this volume sets the stage by introducing the context of the Israelite exile and its theological ramifications. It addresses how the latter chapters of Isaiah serve a different audience than those of the first part, reflecting on a people displaced from their homeland, stripped of civic responsibilities, and grappling with their identity in a foreign land. The text emphasizes the shift in focus from political and social righteousness to an expectation of divine vindication and redemption, highlighting the historical significance of their collective memory and future hope. The author discusses the development of monotheism and the evolution of Israel's faith amid their suffering, suggesting that the hardships of exile offered unique insights into their relationship with God and the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Bible. Isaiah -- Commentaries BS Text Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Category: History - Religious Category: Religion/Spirituality 1046543 2025-06-17T15:39:04.909013 text/html 1064239 2013-09-08T14:57:34 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 466823 2025-06-17T15:39:22.076372 application/epub+zip 477773 2025-06-17T15:39:08.165961 application/epub+zip 461899 2025-06-17T15:39:06.529972 application/epub+zip 778257 2025-06-17T15:39:31.754342 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 710538 2025-06-17T15:39:19.994399 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 694823 2022-09-19T21:23:29.454944 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 876610 2025-06-17T15:39:02.644020 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 876414 2013-09-08T14:57:32 text/plain; charset=utf-8 17426 2025-06-17T15:39:31.928326 application/rdf+xml 7047 2025-06-17T15:39:06.738963 image/jpeg 1512 2025-06-17T15:39:06.638951 image/jpeg 426440 2025-06-17T15:39:04.996098 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia