The reception of the Gospel of Matthew over two millennia: commentary and interpretation Matthew Through the Centuries offers an overview of the reception history of one of the most prominent gospels in Christian worship. Examining the reception of Matthew from the perspectives of a wide range of interpreters, from Origen and Hilary of Poitiers to Mary Cornwallis and Bob Marley, this insightful commentary explains the major trends in various ecclesial, historical, and cultural contexts. Focusing on characteristically Matthean features, detailed chapter-by-chapter commentary highlights diverse…mehr
The reception of the Gospel of Matthew over two millennia: commentary and interpretation Matthew Through the Centuries offers an overview of the reception history of one of the most prominent gospels in Christian worship. Examining the reception of Matthew from the perspectives of a wide range of interpreters, from Origen and Hilary of Poitiers to Mary Cornwallis and Bob Marley, this insightful commentary explains the major trends in various ecclesial, historical, and cultural contexts. Focusing on characteristically Matthean features, detailed chapter-by-chapter commentary highlights diverse receptions and interpretations of the gospel. Broad exploration of areas such as liturgy, literature, drama, film, hymnody, political discourse, and visual art illustrates the enormous impact Matthew continues to have on Judeo-Christian civilization. Known as "the Church's Gospel" Matthew's text has been the subject of apologetic and theological controversy for hundreds of years. It has been seen as justification for political and ecclesial status quo and as a path to radical discipleship. Matthew has influenced divergent political, spiritual, and cultural figures such as Saint Francis of Assisi, John Ruskin, Leo Tolstoy, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Mahatma Gandhi. Matthew's interest in ecclesiology provides early structures of ecclesial life, such as the resolution of community disputes, communal prayer, and liturgical prescriptions for the Eucharist and baptism. A significant addition to the acclaimed Wiley Blackwell Bible Commentaries series, Matthew Through the Centuries is an indispensable resource for both students and experts in areas including religious and biblical studies, literature, history, politics, and those interested in the influence of the Bible on Western culture.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Ian Boxall is Associate Professor of New Testament, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. His previous works include Discovering Matthew (2014) and Patmos in the Reception History of the Apocalypse (2013).
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List of Illustrations xiii Series Editors' Preface xvi Preface xviii Abbreviations xxi Introduction 1 Matthew among the Gospels: A 'Harmonious and Gentle Fullness' 1 The Approach of This Commentary 4 The First Gospel as the Church's Gospel 9 The Gospel with the Human Face 12 Key Interpreters across the Centuries 14 Matthew's Gospel in the Arts and Literature 27 The Afterlife of Matthew the Evangelist 31 Note on References in the Commentary 37 Note on Biographies and Glossary 37 Matthew 1 38 Ancient Literary Context 38 The Interpretations 39 The Title (1:1) 40 The Genealogy (1:2-17) 41 The Annunciation to Joseph (1:18-25) 46 Matthew 2 53 Ancient Literary Context 53 The Interpretations 54 The Magi (2:1-12) 54 The Flight into Egypt (2:13-15) 64 The Slaughter of the Innocents (2:16-18) 67 From Egypt to Nazareth (2:19-23) 71 Matthew 3 74 Ancient Literary Context 74 The Interpretations 75 John the Baptist's Ministry (3:1-6) 75 The Preaching of John (3:7-12) 79 The Baptism of Jesus (3:13-17) 81 Matthew 4 88 Ancient Literary Context 88 The Interpretations 89 The Temptation (4:1-11) 89 To 'Galilee of the Gentiles' (4:12-17) 95 Four Disciples Called (4:18-22) 96 The Sermon on the Mount: An Overview 99 Contested Meaning 101 A Sermon for All Christians 102 Apologetic and Polemical Use 103 The Sermon's Radical Demands 105 Matthew 5 107 Ancient Literary Context 107 The Interpretations 108 Jesus Ascends the Mountain (5:1-2) 108 The Beatitudes (5:3-12) 110 Salt and Light (5:13-16) 119 Fulfilling the Law and the Prophets (5:17-48) 121 Matthew 6-7 130 Ancient Literary Context 130 The Interpretations 131 Practicing Piety (6:1-8, 16-18) 131 Our Father (6:9-15) 133 Other Teachings (6:19-7:12) 140 Conclusion to the Sermon (7:13-27) 145 Matthew 8-9 150 Ancient Literary Context 150 The Interpretations 152 A Triad of Healings (8:1-17) 152 Crossing the Sea and Calming the Storm (8:18-27) 159 Two Gadarene Demoniacs (8:28-34) 162Controversy in Christ's Own City (9:1-17) 164 Another Cluster of Miracles (9:18-34) 167 Matthew 10 170 Ancient Literary Context 170 The Interpretations 171 Introducing the Twelve (10:1-4) 171 Commissioning the Twelve (10:5-15) 173 Warning of Persecution (10:16-33) 177 Not Peace but a Sword (10:34-36) 179 Demands and Rewards (10:37-42) 180 Matthew 11-12 181 Ancient Literary Context 181 The Interpretations 182 John and Jesus (11:2-19) 182 Rejection in Local Cities (11:20-24) 186 The 'Johannine Thunderbolt' (11:25-30) 188 Growing Opposition (12:1-14) 191 Jesus the Gentle Servant (12:15-21) 192 Jesus and Beelzebul (12:22-37) 193 The Sign of Jonah (12:38-45) 198 Mothers,Sisters, and Brothers (12:46-50) 200 Matthew 13 203 Ancient Literary Context 203 The Interpretations 205 Teaching from a Boat (13:1-2) 206 The Sower and Its Interpretation (13:3-9, 18-23) 207 The Purpose of Parables (13:10-17, 34-35) 210 The Wheat and Tares and Its Interpretation (13:24-30, 36-43) 212 The Mustard Seed and the Leaven (13:31-33) 215 Three More Kingdom Parables (13:44-50) 217 The Wise Householder (13:51-52) 222 Rejection in Christ's Own Country (13:53-58) 223 Matthew 14-15 225 Ancient Literary Context 225 The Interpretations 227 The Death of the Baptist (14:1-12) 227 Two Miraculous Feedings (14:13-21; 15:32-39) 232 Walking on the Water (14:22-33) 236 Dispute Over Handwashing (15:1-20) 239 The Canaanite Woman and Her Daughter (15:21-28) 242 Matthew 16 246 Ancient Literary Context 246 The Interpretations 247 The Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees (16:1-12) 247 Peter's Confession (16:13-20) 248 Taking Up the Cross (16:21-28) 259 Matthew 17 262 Ancient Literary Context 262 The Interpretations 263 The Transfiguration (17:1-13) 263 The Exorcism of the Son (17:14-20) 272 The Coin in the Fish's Mouth (17:24-27) 276 Matthew 18 279 Ancient Literary Context 279 The Interpretations 280 Children and the Kingdom (18:1-9) 280 The Lost Sheep (18:10-14) 283 Forgiveness and Community Discipline (18:15-20) 286 The Unmerciful Servant (18:21-35) 290 Matthew 19-20 293 Ancient Literary Context 293 The Interpretations 294 Marriage,Divorce, and Eunuchs (19:1-12) 294 The Rich Youth (19:16-30) 298 The Workers in the Vineyard (20:1-16) 301 The Mother of the Sons of Zebedee (20:20-28) 305 Two Blind Men at Jericho (20:29-34) 307 Matthew 21-22 309 Ancient Literary Context 309 The Interpretations 310 The King's Humble Entry (21:1-11) 310 The Temple Incident (21:12-17) 316 Jesus and the Fig Tree (21:18-22) 318 The Two Sons (21:28-32) 319 The Vineyard Tenants (21:33-46) 320 The Marriage Feast (22:1-14) 322 A Series of Debates (22:15-46) 325 Matthew 23 332 Ancient Literary Context 332 The Interpretations 334 Woes against the Scribes and Pharisees (23:1-36) 334 A Lament for Jerusalem (23:37-39) 345 Matthew 24-25 348 Ancient Literary Context 348 The Interpretations 350 Jesus Leaves the Temple (24:1-2) 350 From the Birthpangs to the Parousia (24:3-31) 350 A Call to Watchfulness (24:32-51) 359 The Wise and Foolish Virgins (25:1-13) 363 The Talents (25:14-30) 368 The Judgment of the Nations (25:31-46) 370 Matthew 26-27 376 Ancient Literary Context 376 The Interpretations 377 From Plot to Arrest (26:1-56) 380 The Two Trials (26:57-27:31) 386 The Crucifixion of the Messiah (27:32-56) 403 The Burial (27:57-66) 410 Matthew 28 413 Ancient Literary Context 413 The Interpretations 414 The Discovery of the Tomb (28:1-8) 414 Grasping Christ's Feet (28:9-10) 419 Bribing the Guards (28:11-15) 419 The Encounter on the Mountain (28:16-20) 420 Biographies and Glossary 426 Bibliography 446 Index of Biblical References 490 Index 510
List of Illustrations xiii Series Editors' Preface xvi Preface xviii Abbreviations xxi Introduction 1 Matthew among the Gospels: A 'Harmonious and Gentle Fullness' 1 The Approach of This Commentary 4 The First Gospel as the Church's Gospel 9 The Gospel with the Human Face 12 Key Interpreters across the Centuries 14 Matthew's Gospel in the Arts and Literature 27 The Afterlife of Matthew the Evangelist 31 Note on References in the Commentary 37 Note on Biographies and Glossary 37 Matthew 1 38 Ancient Literary Context 38 The Interpretations 39 The Title (1:1) 40 The Genealogy (1:2-17) 41 The Annunciation to Joseph (1:18-25) 46 Matthew 2 53 Ancient Literary Context 53 The Interpretations 54 The Magi (2:1-12) 54 The Flight into Egypt (2:13-15) 64 The Slaughter of the Innocents (2:16-18) 67 From Egypt to Nazareth (2:19-23) 71 Matthew 3 74 Ancient Literary Context 74 The Interpretations 75 John the Baptist's Ministry (3:1-6) 75 The Preaching of John (3:7-12) 79 The Baptism of Jesus (3:13-17) 81 Matthew 4 88 Ancient Literary Context 88 The Interpretations 89 The Temptation (4:1-11) 89 To 'Galilee of the Gentiles' (4:12-17) 95 Four Disciples Called (4:18-22) 96 The Sermon on the Mount: An Overview 99 Contested Meaning 101 A Sermon for All Christians 102 Apologetic and Polemical Use 103 The Sermon's Radical Demands 105 Matthew 5 107 Ancient Literary Context 107 The Interpretations 108 Jesus Ascends the Mountain (5:1-2) 108 The Beatitudes (5:3-12) 110 Salt and Light (5:13-16) 119 Fulfilling the Law and the Prophets (5:17-48) 121 Matthew 6-7 130 Ancient Literary Context 130 The Interpretations 131 Practicing Piety (6:1-8, 16-18) 131 Our Father (6:9-15) 133 Other Teachings (6:19-7:12) 140 Conclusion to the Sermon (7:13-27) 145 Matthew 8-9 150 Ancient Literary Context 150 The Interpretations 152 A Triad of Healings (8:1-17) 152 Crossing the Sea and Calming the Storm (8:18-27) 159 Two Gadarene Demoniacs (8:28-34) 162Controversy in Christ's Own City (9:1-17) 164 Another Cluster of Miracles (9:18-34) 167 Matthew 10 170 Ancient Literary Context 170 The Interpretations 171 Introducing the Twelve (10:1-4) 171 Commissioning the Twelve (10:5-15) 173 Warning of Persecution (10:16-33) 177 Not Peace but a Sword (10:34-36) 179 Demands and Rewards (10:37-42) 180 Matthew 11-12 181 Ancient Literary Context 181 The Interpretations 182 John and Jesus (11:2-19) 182 Rejection in Local Cities (11:20-24) 186 The 'Johannine Thunderbolt' (11:25-30) 188 Growing Opposition (12:1-14) 191 Jesus the Gentle Servant (12:15-21) 192 Jesus and Beelzebul (12:22-37) 193 The Sign of Jonah (12:38-45) 198 Mothers,Sisters, and Brothers (12:46-50) 200 Matthew 13 203 Ancient Literary Context 203 The Interpretations 205 Teaching from a Boat (13:1-2) 206 The Sower and Its Interpretation (13:3-9, 18-23) 207 The Purpose of Parables (13:10-17, 34-35) 210 The Wheat and Tares and Its Interpretation (13:24-30, 36-43) 212 The Mustard Seed and the Leaven (13:31-33) 215 Three More Kingdom Parables (13:44-50) 217 The Wise Householder (13:51-52) 222 Rejection in Christ's Own Country (13:53-58) 223 Matthew 14-15 225 Ancient Literary Context 225 The Interpretations 227 The Death of the Baptist (14:1-12) 227 Two Miraculous Feedings (14:13-21; 15:32-39) 232 Walking on the Water (14:22-33) 236 Dispute Over Handwashing (15:1-20) 239 The Canaanite Woman and Her Daughter (15:21-28) 242 Matthew 16 246 Ancient Literary Context 246 The Interpretations 247 The Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees (16:1-12) 247 Peter's Confession (16:13-20) 248 Taking Up the Cross (16:21-28) 259 Matthew 17 262 Ancient Literary Context 262 The Interpretations 263 The Transfiguration (17:1-13) 263 The Exorcism of the Son (17:14-20) 272 The Coin in the Fish's Mouth (17:24-27) 276 Matthew 18 279 Ancient Literary Context 279 The Interpretations 280 Children and the Kingdom (18:1-9) 280 The Lost Sheep (18:10-14) 283 Forgiveness and Community Discipline (18:15-20) 286 The Unmerciful Servant (18:21-35) 290 Matthew 19-20 293 Ancient Literary Context 293 The Interpretations 294 Marriage,Divorce, and Eunuchs (19:1-12) 294 The Rich Youth (19:16-30) 298 The Workers in the Vineyard (20:1-16) 301 The Mother of the Sons of Zebedee (20:20-28) 305 Two Blind Men at Jericho (20:29-34) 307 Matthew 21-22 309 Ancient Literary Context 309 The Interpretations 310 The King's Humble Entry (21:1-11) 310 The Temple Incident (21:12-17) 316 Jesus and the Fig Tree (21:18-22) 318 The Two Sons (21:28-32) 319 The Vineyard Tenants (21:33-46) 320 The Marriage Feast (22:1-14) 322 A Series of Debates (22:15-46) 325 Matthew 23 332 Ancient Literary Context 332 The Interpretations 334 Woes against the Scribes and Pharisees (23:1-36) 334 A Lament for Jerusalem (23:37-39) 345 Matthew 24-25 348 Ancient Literary Context 348 The Interpretations 350 Jesus Leaves the Temple (24:1-2) 350 From the Birthpangs to the Parousia (24:3-31) 350 A Call to Watchfulness (24:32-51) 359 The Wise and Foolish Virgins (25:1-13) 363 The Talents (25:14-30) 368 The Judgment of the Nations (25:31-46) 370 Matthew 26-27 376 Ancient Literary Context 376 The Interpretations 377 From Plot to Arrest (26:1-56) 380 The Two Trials (26:57-27:31) 386 The Crucifixion of the Messiah (27:32-56) 403 The Burial (27:57-66) 410 Matthew 28 413 Ancient Literary Context 413 The Interpretations 414 The Discovery of the Tomb (28:1-8) 414 Grasping Christ's Feet (28:9-10) 419 Bribing the Guards (28:11-15) 419 The Encounter on the Mountain (28:16-20) 420 Biographies and Glossary 426 Bibliography 446 Index of Biblical References 490 Index 510
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