Matthew’s Gospel for today

In this article I offer an interpretation of the Gospel of Matthew in its originating context with a view to making some suggestions about how Matthew may still speak today. Working by inference from the shape and content of the Gospel, I suggest that, against the backdrop of the partings of the way...

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Main Author: Barton, Stephen C. 1952- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2023
In: Theology
Year: 2023, Volume: 126, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-19
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
NBF Christology
Further subjects:B Apocalyptic
B Church
B Jesus
B Gentiles
B Synagogue
B Torah
B Mission (international law
B Matthew’s Gospel
B Pharisees
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Summary:In this article I offer an interpretation of the Gospel of Matthew in its originating context with a view to making some suggestions about how Matthew may still speak today. Working by inference from the shape and content of the Gospel, I suggest that, against the backdrop of the partings of the ways between synagogue and church, Matthew wrote for the following reasons: to establish and display Jesus’ identity; to help his readers understand better who they are; to strengthen his readers’ faith; to provide a warrant for Gentile inclusion in the people of God; and to show how God’s new people are to live. I then reflect on what may be considered responsible ways of appropriating Matthew for today, including the way in which his apocalyptic theology generates an ethos of moral seriousness.
ISSN:2044-2696
Contains:Enthalten in: Theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0040571X221146273