Isaiah 1-39

Focusing on Isaiah 1-39, Walter Brueggemann explores the prophetic messages attributed to Isaiah, a single author from the eighth century BCE. Set against the backdrop of the Assyrian empire, the text delves into the historical and theological implications of Isaiah's writings during a tumultuous period between 742 and 701 BCE. Brueggemann's analysis provides insight into the themes of judgment and hope that resonate throughout these prophetic works.