In a revision of his doctoral dissertation (from the U. of Notre Dame), Bautch (religious studies, St. Edwards U., Austin, Texas) analyzes the prayers of communal lament in Isaiah and Ezra using the f
The book's point of departure is the return from the Exile, which is presented as an opportunity for Jews, primarly those in Judah, to interpret anew the relationship between God and Israel. The relat
The publication between 2000 and 2004 of Joseph Blenkinsopp?s 3-volume Anchor Bible commentary on Isaiah marked a significant development in Isaiah studies. Many of the articles and books now publishe