Commentary
NICNT : The Gospel of Matthew
Outline: This masterful commentary on Matthew by the author focuses on exegesis of Matthew's text as it stands rather than on the prehistory of the material or details by Synoptic comparison. The exegesis of each section is part of a planned literary whole supplemented, rather than controlled, by verse-by-verse commentary, allowing the text as a complete story to come into brillian focus. The author's book, rather than being a "commentary on commentaries," is concerned throughout with what Matthew himself meant to convey about Jesus and how he set about doing so within the culural and historical context of first-century Palestine. The author frequently draws attention to the distinctive nature of the province of Galilee and the social dynamics involved when a Galilean prophet presents himself in Jerusalem as the Messiah. The English translation at the beginning of each section is the author's own, designed to provide the basis for the commentary. This adept translation uses contemporary idioms and, where necessary, gives priority to clarity over literary elegance. Amid the wide array of Matthew commentaries available today, the author's world-class stature, his clear focus on Matthew and Jesus, his careful methodology, and his user-friendly style make this volume a standard for years to come.
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