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Unlike other works on Isaiah, this book goes beyond commentary and actually includes the verses of text comprising not only the King James Version of the Bible but also the Joseph Smith Translation and the Book of Mormon, presenting the most correct translation available today. The text is presented in the same couplet format as it was likely originally written. The authors examine each unit of thought individually, likening it to our modern-day life and presenting definitions and explanations of meaning based on thorough study of the Hebrew language. The result is a comprehensive, accessible reference work that imparts readers an unprecedented understanding of Isaiah.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">This book helps simplify our task of studying the words of this great prophet. Here you will find some unique tools:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">The text of Isaiah appears in the poetic form in which it likely was originally written.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">Parallel elements in the text of Isaiah are identified.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">Alternative wordings based on the versions of the Isaiah text found in the Book of Mormon, the Joseph Smith Translation, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Masoretic text of the Hebrew Bible are provided. Where changes have been made, the alternative wording has been bracketed and footnoted to the source.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">In addition, the clear and readable commentary clarifies archaic words, explicates difficult passages, and explains the prophet\u2019s distinctive language, metaphors, and poetic forms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">Whether you are an Isaiah scholar or an interested reader, you will find\u00a0<\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">Understanding Isaiah<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">\u00a0delivers on its promise to help readers understand more clearly what otherwise might appear to be impenetrable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donald W. Parry, Jay A. Parry, and Tina M. Peterson. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 1998. softbound, 6 \u00bc x 9 \u00bc \u201d, 669 pgs. 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