Review of "The Gospel According to Isaiah 53"

The Gospel According to Isaiah 53*

Edited by Darrell L. Bock and Mitch Glaser

Perhaps you have wondered about the interpretations held about Isaiah 53. Maybe as a Christian, you think “Why can’t a Jewish person read Isaiah 53 and see that it’s pointing straight to Jesus as Messiah?” Maybe as a Jew you are thinking “Why do Christians automatically point to Isaiah 53 as a prophecy that Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah?” No matter, if you are Jewish or Christian, this book is a valuable addition to your library.

As a Biblical Studies student, I am constantly looking for books that will help me expound upon the themes in the Bible. Bock and Glaser have provided any seminary student with such a book. This book doesn’t come across overtly “Christian” nor does it deny the Jewish stance of Isaiah 53. This book isn’t written at such an academic/professional level that a lay member couldn’t read it, however, there could be some difficulty if you have never studied the Jewish roots of the Christian faith or are not at least familiar with Judaism and its history.

There are several questions that are answered within this book and by giving clear answers this book is one that will really help anyone who is interested in learning more about the interpretations of Isaiah 53. Christian or Jew, this book, is one that any seminary student or professional minister will benefit from; especially in helping to understand the ancient context of which this book and chapter was written.  

*This book was sent free of charge for a non-biased opinion of the book. No money was exchanged for the above review.