Spirit of iniquity

by Peter J. Leithart

Sin and guilt have spiritual power. Continue Reading »

20 Jun 2014

Ascent from the Sea

by Peter J. Leithart

Water is a means for ascent. Continue Reading »

19 Jun 2014

Structure in Isaiah 63

by Peter J. Leithart

The Lord tramples grapes in the vine trough. That marks His year of redemption. Continue Reading »

13 Jun 2014

Who Marries Whom?

by Peter J. Leithart

It’s not entirely clear who is marrying whom in Isaiah 62. Continue Reading »

6 Jun 2014

Mutual Coronation

by Peter J. Leithart

Yahweh is Israel’s crown, and vice versa. Continue Reading »

6 Jun 2014

Perceptible Righteousness

by Peter J. Leithart

Zion’s righteousness will be made visible, Isaiah says. How? Continue Reading »

5 Jun 2014

New Name

by Peter J. Leithart

Jesus writes His new name on those who overcome. Continue Reading »

5 Jun 2014

Silent Injustice

by Peter J. Leithart

Justice is the product of a divine speech-act. Continue Reading »

4 Jun 2014

Like Brightness

by Peter J. Leithart

Israel’s salvation will flash out like the brightness of God’s own glory. Continue Reading »

4 Jun 2014

Cyrus the Anointed

by Peter J. Leithart

Isaiah describes Cyrus of Persia as if he were David of Judah. Continue Reading »

3 Jun 2014