A New Translation of Isaiah: Based on Ancient Scrolls and Texts

Description

The Book of Isaiah is one of the most powerful works of ancient prophecy. Even so, many readers find Isaiah difficult to understand. Its complex language, shifting speakers, and poetic structure can make it feel like a closed book.

In A New Translation of Isaiah, Dr. Donald W. Parry—Professor of the Hebrew Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls at Brigham Young University and a longtime member of the international Dead Sea Scrolls translation team—provides a clearer way to understand Isaiah. Drawing on ancient Hebrew manuscripts, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, as well as insights from the Book of Mormon and the Joseph Smith Translation, this work offers a unique, Restoration-informed approach to Isaiah.

This new translation combines careful scholarship with an accessible format, helping readers better understand Isaiah’s message, structure, and meaning without losing the richness of the original text.

What Makes This Isaiah Translation Unique?

• Ancient Hebrew Insights
  Incorporates important readings from ancient Hebrew scrolls and medieval manuscripts, including the Dead Sea Scrolls.
• Restoration Scripture Integration
  Uses insights from the Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith Translation to expand and clarify Isaiah’s teachings.
• Poetic Structure Restored
  Formats the text into clear poetic parallelisms, making Isaiah’s logic and message easier to follow.
• Multiple Voices Identified
  Highlights approximately sixty distinct speakers, transforming Isaiah from a confusing monologue into a meaningful dialogue.
• Clear and Accessible Language
  Replaces outdated expressions with readable English while preserving the beauty and depth of the original Hebrew.

A New Translation of Isaiah is more than a translation. It is a powerful study tool designed to help readers understand Isaiah, deepen their scripture study, and engage more fully with one of the most important prophetic books in the Bible.