Commentary on Isaiah

Discover how an influential early Christian theologian interpreted one of the Old Testament's most significant prophetic books in Commentary on Isaiah by Theodoret of Cyrrhus. This volume brings an important work of ancient biblical scholarship to modern English-language readers through the Ancient Christian Texts series. Theodoret of Cyrrhus, who lived approximately from 393 to 458, was a prominent theologian and biblical interpreter in the early Church. His writings offer a valuable perspective on how Christian thinkers in late antiquity approached Scripture, explained prophetic passages, and understood the relationship between biblical texts and Christian belief. The commentary focuses on the Book of Isaiah, providing readers with access to Theodoret's interpretation of its prophetic writings. Its historical significance extends beyond the biblical text itself: the work also helps illuminate the exegetical traditions, theological questions, and interpretive methods that shaped early Christian thought. The complete commentary was long believed to be lost before its rediscovery in 1899. This edition, published by IVP Academic, presents the work in English with editorial and translation contributions from Gerald L. Bray. It makes a historically important source accessible to contemporary readers interested in the development of biblical interpretation. Ideal for students of theology, researchers in patristics, pastors preparing for deeper biblical study, and readers exploring the intellectual history of Christianity, Commentary on Isaiah offers a focused opportunity to engage with an ancient Christian reading of Scripture. It is especially relevant to those studying the Church Fathers, Old Testament interpretation, and the historical development of Christian theology.