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The Book around Immanuel

Style and Structure in Isaiah 2 - 12

Andrew H. Bartelt

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Biblical and Judaic Studies from the University of California, San Diego

The Book around Immanuel

Style and Structure in Isaiah 2 - 12

Andrew H. Bartelt

Applying the principles both of poetic (based on the work of D. N. Freedman) and rhetorical (based on the work of J. Muilenberg) analysis, Bartelt examines in detail the style and structure of Isaiah 2–12. He finds that the structure of this segment of Isaiah is based on 800 eight-syllable lines, with the core of the section the so-called “Book of Immanuel” (Isaiah 6–8). The latter is ringed by two concentric circles that share structural devices and thematic motifs.

 

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Applying the principles both of poetic (based on the work of D. N. Freedman) and rhetorical (based on the work of J. Muilenberg) analysis, Bartelt examines in detail the style and structure of Isaiah 2–12. He finds that the structure of this segment of Isaiah is based on 800 eight-syllable lines, with the core of the section the so-called “Book of Immanuel” (Isaiah 6–8). The latter is ringed by two concentric circles that share structural devices and thematic motifs.

PREFACE

ABBREVIATIONS

1. INTRODUCTION: FOCUS AND METHOD

Background Studies and Issues

Current Issues and Objectives of This Study Method

2. ISAIAH 5:8-25

Boundaries of This Unit

Text and Translation

Notes on Translation and Text

Lineation

Syllable Counts

Stress Counts

Prose Particles

Verse and Strophe Structure

Gross Structure

Thought Progression

3. ISAIAH 9:7-10:4

Boundaries of This Unit

Text and Translation

Notes on Translation and Text

Lineation

Syllable Counts

Stress Counts

Prose Particles

Verse and Strophe Structure

Gross Structure

Thought Progression

4. THE MACRO STRUCTURE OF ISAIAH 5:1-10:4

The Relationship of 5:8-25 and 9:7-10:4

The Transitional Pieces: 5:26-30 and 8:19-23a

The Isaianic Denkschrift: 6:1-8:18

The Two Remaining Pieces: Isaiah 8:23b-9:6 and 5:1-7

The Two Major Poems (5:8-25 and 9:7-10:4) and the Denkschrift

Thought Progression of 5:1-10:4

The Macrostructure of 5:1-10:4

5. ISAIAH 10:5-12:6

Boundaries of This Unit

Isaiah 10:5-34

Isaiah 11:1-16

Isaiah 12:1-6

Isaiah 10:5-12:6 as a Unified Whole

The Relationship of 10:5-12:6 and 5:1-10:4

6. ISAIAH 2-4

Boundaries of This Unit

Isaiah 2:5-22

Isaiah 3:1-4:1

Isaiah 4:2-6

Isaiah 2:1-4

Isaiah 2-4 as a Unified Whole

The Relationship of Isaiah 2-4 and 10:5-12:6

The Relationship of Isaiah 2-4 and the Rest of Isaiah 2-12

7. CONCLUSION

Poetic Issues

Rhetorical-Critical Issues

APPENDIXES

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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