Commentary on the Gospel According to Matthew
Overview
Throughout the nineteenth century, biblical studies progressed and expanded, with the onset of new forms of criticism and the emergence of the historical consciousness. This volume is A. T. Robertson’s attempt to bring divergent views and interpretations on the Gospel of Matthew together into one volume. He offers a comprehensive commentary that is both compact and clear. In addition to discussions of canonicity, authorship, and historicity, this verse-by-verse commentary also outlines the characteristics and purpose of the book, as well as its theology and Christology.
Top Highlights
“the confession of Jesus as the Messiah is the central idea of the passage” (Page 191)
“A difficult passage. Jesus hardly has in mind attacks on the kingdom by enemies, but rather the vehement energy of those who press on and take it in spite of difficulty. ‘Men of violence’ may be an indirect reflection of ‘the publicans and sinners’ who pushed ahead of the scribes and Pharisees into the kingdom.” (Page 151)
“Beatitudes describe the inward spiritual attitude of those who have received the Kingdom into their hearts” (Page 93)
“God does not need mere information. He has that. What he loves in prayer is the worshipful attitude, the sense of dependence and gratitude, love and trust.” (Page 106)
- Title: Commentary on the Gospel According to Matthew
- Author: A. T. Robertson
- Publisher: Macmillan
- Publication Date: 1911
- Pages: 294
A. T. Robertson (1863–1934) was a renowned scholar and a terrific preacher. He was educated at Wake Forest University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In 1892, Robertson was appointed professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he taught until 1934.
Robertson was a founding member of the Baptist World Congress, now known as the Baptist World Alliance. Throughout his incredible life, Archibald Thomas Robertson wrote 41 books ranging from grammars to simple character studies.
His books are still used today and his publications available in Logos include Practical and Social Aspects of Christianity: The Wisdom of James, Studies in Mark's Gospel, The Divinity of Christ in the Gospel of John, and A Harmony of the Gospels. Also available from Logos is the A. T. Robertson Collection (15 vols.), which includes a number of Robertson’s grammars, commentaries, lectures, and sermons.