Discovering Matthew - Content, Interpretation, Reception

Discovering Matthew is an accessible introduction to the Gospel of Matthew. This guide by Ian Boxall aims to encourage in-depth study of the first of the Gospels.

Discovering Matthew is a commentary written for those that want to genuinely grapple with the theological and historical questions raised by the text by providing a map to the Gospel as a whole.

This introduction reflects on the sources, origins, themes and characters, covering a wide variety of topics and helping the reader understand the scholarly debates surrounding the Gospel of Matthew.

This biblical exegesis is perfect for those studying theology, bringing in historical context and current approaches to understanding scripture.

About the author

Ian Boxall is Associate Professor of New Testament at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He formerly taught at Chichester Theological College, and at St Stephen's House in the University of Oxford. His recent publications include Patmos in the Reception History of the Apocalypse (OUP, 2013), and Discovering Matthew: Content, Interpretation, Reception (SPCK, 2014).

Summary

Discovering Matthew is an accessible introduction to the origins, themes and main characters in the first Gospel by Ian Boxall

Product details

• Authors: Ian Boxall, BOXALL IAN
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.03.2014
• EAN: 9780281067176
• ISBN: 978-0-281-06717-6
• No. of pages: 224
• Weight: 345 g
• Series: Discovering Series
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, New Testaments, Biblical exegesis & hermeneutics