George Adam Smith

Broschiertes Buch

The Book Of Isaiah V2, Isaiah 40-46

With A Sketch Of The History Of Israel From Isaiah To The Exile (1893)

Beschreibung

The Book of Isaiah V2, Isaiah 40-46: With a Sketch of the History of Israel from Isaiah to the Exile (1893) is a comprehensive study of the second half of the Book of Isaiah. Written by George Adam Smith, a renowned Scottish theologian and Old Testament scholar, this book provides a detailed analysis of the prophetic messages contained in Isaiah 40-46.In addition to dissecting the text of Isaiah, Smith also provides readers with a historical overview of Israel during the period from Isaiah to the Exile. This includes a discussion of the political and social conditions of the time, as well as the religious practices and beliefs of the Israelites.Throughout the book, Smith offers insights into the meaning and significance of the prophetic messages contained in Isaiah. He explores the themes of redemption, salvation, and the coming of the Messiah, and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the religious and cultural context in which these messages were delivered.Overall, The Book of Isaiah V2, Isaiah 40-46: With a Sketch of the History of Israel from Isaiah to the Exile (1893) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Old Testament, biblical prophecy, and the history of Israel. It is an essential read for scholars, theologians, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the religious and cultural traditions of the ancient Near East.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.

Autor

Sir George Adam Smith was a Scottish theologian. He was the Principal of the University of Aberdeen from 1909 to 1935 and a prominent figure in the United Free Church of Scotland. He was born in Calcutta, where his father, George Smith, C.I.E., was the principal of Doveton College, a boys' school in Madras. His mother's name was Janet Colquhoun Smith. By 1870, the family had returned to Scotland and resided at Scagore House in Seafield, Edinburgh. He was educated at Edinburgh's Royal High School. He subsequently went on to study Divinity at the University of Edinburgh and New College, graduating with an MA in 1875. In 1892, he was appointed Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at the Free Church College, Glasgow. He transferred from the Free Church of Scotland to the United Free Church of Scotland in 1900, when it was founded. He was appointed Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen in 1909 and served until his retirement in 1935. In 1916, he was chosen as a Fellow of the British Academy and knighted. He was Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Free Church of Scotland from 1916 to 1917. In 1917, he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His proposers included John Horne, Cargill Gilston Knott, Ben Peach, and John Sutherland Black.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 492
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 706g
• ISBN-13: 9781437149289
• ISBN-10: 1437149286
• Artikelnr.: 25517374