Matthew through the centuries. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Ian Boxall.
• Authors: Boxall, Ian
• Contents: Introduction. Matthew Among the Gospels: A 'Harmonious and Gentle Fullness' -- The Approach of This Commentary -- The First Gospel as the Church's Gospel -- The Gospel with the Human Face -- Key Interpreters Across the Centuries -- Early Church -- The Middle Ages -- From the Sixteenth Century -- Matthew's Gospel in the Arts and Literature -- The Afterlife of Matthew the Evangelist -- Matthew the Christian Jew -- Matthew as Apostle and Martyr -- Matthew the Evangelist as Exemplar Note on References in the Commentary Note on Biographies and Glossary -- Matthew 1 -- Ancient Literary Context -- The Interpretations -- The Title (1:1) -- The Genealogy (1:2-17) -- Problems in the Genealogy -- Reconciling the Genealogies -- The Additions -- Fourteen Generations (1:17) -- The Annunciation to Joseph (1:18-25) -- Joseph in Reception History -- Joseph's Dilemma (1:19) -- Joseph's Dream -- A Virgin Shall Conceive (1:22-23) -- Until She Bore a Son (1:25) -- Matthew 2 -- Ancient Literary Context -- The Interpretations -- The Magi (2:1-12) -- Following the Star (2:2, 9) -- The Adoration of the Magi (2:10-11) Returning by a Different Way (2:12)The Flight into Egypt (2:13-15) -- The Slaughter of the Innocents (2:16-18) -- Innocent Martyrs -- Weeping Mothers (2:18): Ecclesial and Individual Grief -- From Egypt to Nazareth (2:19-23) -- 'He Shall Be Called a Nazorean' (2:23) -- Matthew 3 -- Ancient Literary Context -- The Interpretations -- John the Baptist's Ministry (3:1-6) -- John Prepares the Way in the Wilderness (3:1-3) -- John's Clothing (3:4) -- Locusts and Wild Honey (3:4) -- The Preaching of John (3:7-12) -- Raising up Children for Abraham (3:9) -- Baptism in Holy Spirit and Fire (3:11) -- The Baptism of Jesus (3:13-17) Fulfilling All Righteousness (3:15)Defeating the Powers -- The Opening of the Heavens (3:16) -- Seeing a Great Light -- Matthew 4 -- Ancient Literary Context -- The Interpretations -- The Temptation (4:1-11) -- Typological Interpretations -- Christological Implications -- Exemplary Character -- Allegorical Readings -- To 'Galilee of the Gentiles' (4:12-17) -- Four Disciples Called (4:18-22) -- The Sermon on the Mount: An Overview -- Contested Meaning -- A Sermon for All Christians -- Apologetic and Polemical Use -- The Sermon's Radical Demands -- Matthew 5 -- Ancient Literary Context -- The Interpretations Jesus Ascends the Mountain (5:1-2)The Beatitudes (5:3-12) -- The Beatitudes in Music and Visual Art -- The Poor in Spirit (5:3) -- Those Who Mourn (5:4) -- The Meek (5:5) -- Hungering and Thirsting for Righteousness (5:6) -- Seeing God (5:8) -- The Peacemakers (5:9) -- Salt and Light (5:13-16) -- Fulfilling the Law and the Prophets (5:17-48) -- On Anger (5:21-26) -- The Divorce Exception Clause (5:32) -- On Oaths (5:33-37) -- Love of Enemies (5:43-48) -- Matthew 6-7 -- Ancient Literary Context -- The Interpretations -- Practicing Piety (6:1-8, 16-18) -- Our Father (6:9-15) -- Our Father in Heaven (6:9).
• Publisher Details: Hoboken, NJ, USA : John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxvi, 529 pages)
• Subjects: 226.2/0709; RELIGION / Biblical Studies / History & Culture; Commentaries; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781118588703; 1118588703; 9781118588819; 1118588819; 9781118588802; 1118588800
• Related ISBNs: 9781118588864
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 28, 2019).
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