`All this is welcome, though the fact that such a detailed and
closely reasoned work comes to very different conclusions from
other recent studies only serves to demonstrate again that we are
dealing here with questions that admit of no easy or obvious
answers.
Expository Times
`In this carefully argued monograph Williamson presents a
fascinating theory and comes to daring conclusions ... He proceeds
by a careful analysis of relevant texts and by detailed attention
to the work of his scholarly predecessors to produce a work that is
clear, convincing and challenging. It marks an important
contribution to work on the book of Isaiah ... This is the kind of
study that keeps one gripped by the argument and fascinated to see
in which
direction the author will move next; a rare treat in modern
biblical studies.'
Reviews in Religion and Theology
Very positive and forward-looking study...there is a very clear
statement of the problems here, a well argued and fair assessment
of the methods and resources with which they need to be dealt with,
and a positive attempt to mark out some useful steps forward. It
will perform a great service if it draws fresh attention to the
undoubted fact the the basic structure of the book of Isaiah poses
many still unresolve questions.
`This monograph is a major contribution to the study of the
composition of the Book of Isaiah, and will necessitate a
reorientation of critical perspectives whether its thesis is
accepted or rejected. It is written in a lucid and elegant style,
and the necessary discussion of text-critical problems in a number
of passages is conveniently relegated to an appendix. The scholarly
world is deeply indebted to Williamson for such a stimulating
contribution to an
important debate.'
A. Gelston, Journal of Semitic Studies, Vol. 41, No. 1, '96
`Williamson writes clearly, and it is not difficult to follow his
argumentation.'
Antti Laato, Hebrew Studies
`Williamson's economical hypothesis has the strength of its
simplicity ... Much remains uncertain, but one of the admirable
qualities of the work under review is its frank admission of the
fact.'
Journal of Biblical Literature
`Williamson's economical hypothesis has the strength of its
simplicity...Much remains uncertain, but one of the admirable
qualities of the work under review is its frank admission of the
fact.'
Journal of Biblical Literature
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