Matthew: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition (NBBC)
Overview
Adeptly exploring the Gospel of Matthew as narrative, with attention given to underlying Old Testament influences, the authors of this New Beacon Bible Commentary highlight the Gospel’s emphases on Christology, community, and the kingdom of heaven. Thoughtful, practical, and challenging, this commentary offers an outstanding examination of this first book of the New Testament.
Top Highlights
“Ancient salt is not the purified sodium chloride used today. It contained other minerals, and if the salt content gradually dissipates, then the salt loses its saltiness (France 2007, 175).” (Page 94)
“As was customary when visiting royalty, the magi offer him their gifts of gold” (Page 64)
“The wilderness is where true allegiances are made known (see Exod 16:1–3). Yahweh led Israel into the wilderness to prepare them for the promised land, but the Exodus generation refused to listen (Num 14:20–25). Now, where ancient Israel rebelled, Jesus, as both new Israel and messianic King, is obedient.” (Page 81)
“‘Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect’ (5:48) daunting and unattainable, 6:1–18 reveals that the heavenly Father desires relationship with his people. He is a Father who sees in secret the devotion of his people.” (Page 112)
“They are not only signposts that point in the right direction for moral actions in everyday living but also hermeneutical lenses for interpretation and application of the Scripture.” (Page 333)
- Title: Matthew: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition
- Authors: Robert S. Snow, Arseny Ermakov
- Series: New Beacon Bible Commentary
- Publisher: Beacon Hill
- Print Publication Date: 2019
- Logos Release Date: 2020
- Pages: 416
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Matthew › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9780834138339, 9780834138315, 9780834138322, 0834138336, 083413831, 0834138328, 083413831X
- Resource ID: LLS:NBBC61MT
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-31T22:13:13Z
