Discovering Matthew
Author | : Ian Boxall |
Publisher | : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2015-07-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781467443791 |
ISBN-13 | : 1467443794 |
Rating | : 4/5 (794 Downloads) |
Download or read book Discovering Matthew written by Ian Boxall and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-04 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Student-friendly introduction to the Gospel of Matthew In this introduction to the story that Matthew tells, Ian Boxall deftly guides readers through the sources, origins, themes, and main characters of the first Gospel. The book’s short chapters enable coverage of a wide range of topics, presenting the issues and scholarly debates surrounding the Gospel of Matthew in an accessible yet nuanced manner. Like the first Discovering Biblical Texts volume, on the Gospel of John, Discovering Matthew offers a guide to key issues and questions raised by the text to enable readers to come to their own conclusions. Encouraging in-depth study of the text and genuine grappling with pertinent theological and historical questions, this book is an ideal introduction to the interpretation of Matthew.