Matthew: A Theological Commentary on the Bible (Belief: a Theological Commentary on the Bible)

Synopsis

One Of The Most Beloved Books Of The New Testament, The Gospel Of Matthew Speaks With Eloquence And Power. Anna Case-winters's Incisive Commentary Reveals That Matthew Is Clearly A Theological Book. It Is About God's Saving Work In Jesus Christ. Moreover, It Is Presented In A Way That Easily Lends Itself To The Task Of Teaching And Preaching. Case-winters Highlights Five Themes That Shape The Distinctive Portrait Of Jesus That This Gospel Offers. Here We See Jesus Facing Up To Conflict And Controversy, Ministering At The Margins, Overturning Presuppositions About Insiders And Outsiders, Privileging The Powerless, Demonstrating The Authority Of Ethical Leadership, Challenging Allegiance To Empire, And Pointing The Way To A Wider Divine Embrace Then Many Dared Imagine. Case-winters Captures The Core Of Matthew's Unique Gospel, Which Speaks Powerfully To The Life Of Christian Faith Today In The Midst Of Our Own Issues And Struggles.--back Cover. The Birth Of The Messiah. Jesus The Messiah, King Of The Jews -- The Life And Ministry Of Jesus. Narrative : Called And Calling -- Teaching : The Sermon On The Mount -- Narrative : As One Having Authority -- Teaching : In Mission Together -- Narrative : Facing Opposition -- Teaching : Parables Of God's Reign -- Narrative : Preparing The Disciples For Ministry -- Teaching : The New Community -- Narrative : On The Way To Jerusalem Where The Conflict Intensifies -- Teaching : The Coming Judgment -- The Cross Of Christ. On The Way To The Cross -- The Crucified Savior -- The Resurrection Of The Lord. At The Tomb -- The Risen Lord. Anna Case-winters. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.