Isaiah Commentary Comparisons
John N. Oswalt — The Book Of Isaiah 40–66
Theological: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 8.2/10
A premier commentary on Isaiah 40–66 supplying depth, textual fidelity, and theological weight for serious preaching.
John N. Oswalt — The Book Of Isaiah 1–39
Theological: Reformed
Overall score: 8.2/10
An outstanding and reliable commentary on Isaiah 1–39 that combines scholarly weight with pastoral usefulness.
Barry G. Webb — The Message of Isaiah
Theological: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 8.1/10
A highly recommendable, preacher-friendly guide to Isaiah that brings the gospel into focus.
Isaiah Commentaries at a Glance
| Feature | John N. Oswalt — The Book Of Isaiah 40–66 | John N. Oswalt — The Book Of Isaiah 1–39 | Barry G. Webb — The Message of Isaiah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faithfulness to Scripture | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Christ-centredness | 7/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Depth of Insight | 9/10 | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Pastoral Usefulness | 8/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Readability | 7/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Clarity of writing | 8/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall score | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 | 8.1/10 |