The Gospel of Matthew and Its Readers
The Gospel of Matthew and Its Readers

Author: Howard Clarke

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2003-08-07

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9780253110619

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The Gospel of Matthew and Its Readers is a biblical commentary with a difference. Howard Clarke first establishes contemporary scholarship's mainstream view of Matthew's Gospel, and then presents a sampling of the ways this text has been read, understood, and applied through two millennia. By referring forward to Matthew's readers (rather than back to the text's composers), the book exploits the tensions between what contemporary scholars understand to be the intent of the author of Matthew and the quite different, indeed often eccentric and bizarre ways this text has been understood, assimilated, and applied over the years. The commentary is a testament to the ambiguities and elasticity of the text and a cogent reminder that interpretations are not fixed, nor texts immutably relevant. And unlike other commentaries, this one gives space to those who have questioned, rejected, or even ridiculed Matthew's messages, since Bible-bashing, like Bible-thumping, is a historically significant part of the experience of reading the Bible.

The Gospel According to Matthew
The Gospel According to Matthew

Author:

Publisher: Canongate U.S.

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780802136169

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The publication of the King James version of the Bible, translated between 1603 and 1611, coincided with an extraordinary flowering of English literature and is universally acknowledged as the greatest influence on English-language literature in history. Now, world-class literary writers introduce the book of the King James Bible in a series of beautifully designed, small-format volumes. The introducers' passionate, provocative, and personal engagements with the spirituality and the language of the text make the Bible come alive as a stunning work of literature and remind us of its overwhelming contemporary relevance.

The Gospel of Matthew and Its Readers
The Gospel of Matthew and Its Readers

Author: Howard Clarke

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2003-08-07

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 0253216001

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The Gospel of Matthew and Its Readers is a biblical commentary with a difference. Howard Clarke first establishes contemporary scholarship's mainstream view of Matthew's Gospel, and then presents a sampling of the ways this text has been read, understood, and applied through two millennia. By referring forward to Matthew's readers (rather than back to the text's composers), the book exploits the tensions between what contemporary scholars understand to be the intent of the author of Matthew and the quite different, indeed often eccentric and bizarre ways this text has been understood, assimilated, and applied over the years. The commentary is a testament to the ambiguities and elasticity of the text and a cogent reminder that interpretations are not fixed, nor texts immutably relevant. And unlike other commentaries, this one gives space to those who have questioned, rejected, or even ridiculed Matthew's messages, since Bible-bashing, like Bible-thumping, is a historically significant part of the experience of reading the Bible.

Reading Matthew
Reading Matthew

Author: David E. Garland

Publisher: Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9781573122740

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Reading Matthew provides thorough guidance through Matthew's story of Jesus. Garland's commentary reveals the movement of the story's plot while also highlighting the theology of Matthew. Reading Matthew is an essential book for students and ministers studying the first Gospel.

Opening the Scriptures Bringing the Gospel of Matthew to Life
Opening the Scriptures Bringing the Gospel of Matthew to Life

Author: George Martin

Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor

Published: 2014-08-20

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 1612782183

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"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." - Matthew 7:7 Asking, seeking, and knocking are three imperatives Jesus gave his disciples, and us, in order to grow fully in our Faith and be true disciples of Jesus. Scripture reading and study is an important part of that path to discipleship, and offers us opportunities... to ask - for clarity to seek - the truths of the Bible to knock - asking Christ to come into our hearts. George Martin, prolific writer on Scripture and author of Bringing the Gospel of Luke to Life, and Bringing the Gospel of Mark to Life now brings Matthew's Gospel into sharp focus in a verse-by-verse commentary. Martin gives readers the context of the first-century meaning, and what it means to us today. Reflection questions help us to apply the biblical texts to our own lives. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the Gospel of Matthew - as well as priests, deacons, catechetical leaders, Bible study leaders, Scripture teachers or seminarians. Let George Martin bring the Gospel of Matthew to Life for you today.

Lifting the Burden
Lifting the Burden

Author: Brendan J. Byrne

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9780814630266

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Matthew's Gospel and Judaism - Jesus' origins and childhood - Jesus' Public Ministry - Ministry in Galilee - Teacher and Interpreter of the Torah - Healer and Reconciler - Twelve apostles - Parables - Messiah's ministry in Jerusalem - The Church on mission to the nations.

The Gospel of Luke
The Gospel of Luke

Author: Pope Francis

Publisher: Orbis Books

Published: 2021-09-22

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 1608338959

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"The Gospel of Luke is a pastoral commentary on the Gospel by Pope Francis, drawn from his homilies, writings, and speeches since he was elected pope"--

Matthew: The Gospel of Identity
Matthew: The Gospel of Identity

Author: Michael Card

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2013-05-03

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 0830838120

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In this third volume of the Biblical Imagination Series, Michael Card leads us to see the unique purpose of Matthew's Gospel both in the lives of the early Christians and for us today. Using the language of fulfillment, Matthew calls his readers to see their former identity confirmed even as it is recast in the dazzling image of Christ.

Behold the Christ: Proclaiming the Gospel of Matthew
Behold the Christ: Proclaiming the Gospel of Matthew

Author: Leroy A. Huizenga

Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing

Published: 2019-11-01

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1645850110

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Behold the Christ: Proclaiming the Gospel of Matthew, by Leroy A. Huizenga, reveals the significance of St. Matthew’s Jesus: He is Emmanuel, God with us always, who saves his people from their sins by dying for them. In showing how Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament, gave us a way to live, and taught us how to follow the narrow way to the kingdom of heaven, St. Matthew modeled the fourfold way of reading Scripture according to letter and spirit. Above all, St. Matthew’s Gospel presents Jesus Christ founding the Catholic Church as a robust, rigorous religion with rich rituals, chiefly the sacrificial Eucharist as sustenance on the narrow way to heaven. Jesus demands much of his Church, but the same Jesus who commands his Church also promises and delivers much—above all, himself. Keyed to the lectionary and featuring a section on the relevance of St. Matthew’s Gospel for our contemporary age, Behold the Christ will make the Gospel and indeed the Faith real to today’s readers.

Matthew for Beginners
Matthew for Beginners

Author: Mike Mazzalongo

Publisher: BibleTalk.tv

Published: 2015-08-29

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13:

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This book provides an in-depth look at the most well structured gospel record originally designed to address Jewish questions about Jesus but later used by the early church as a primer for new Christians.