| Matthew (WBC) Contributor(s): Long, Thomas G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664252575 ISBN-13: 9780664252571 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $36.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1997 Annotation: The original audience of the Gospel of Matthew included converts from Judaism who wrestled with how to be faithful to Jesus Christ under difficult circumstances in a changing world. The Gospel of Matthew became a first-aid manual for this church in the midst of a struggle. Long identifies this first audience and its faith within the social and religious context of the day and clarifies the structure of the Gospel. Providing examples of contemporary relevance, Long helps today's reader discern the significance of this guide for faithful living in today's church. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Commentary - New Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament |
| Dewey: 226.207 |
| LCCN: 97016942 |
| Physical Information: 0.74" H x 6" W x 9" (1.03 lbs) 348 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Theometrics - Academic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The original audience for the Gospel of Matthew included converts from Judaism who wrestled with how to be faithful to Jesus Christ under difficult circumstances in a changing world. The Gospel of Matthew became a first-aid manual for this church in the midst of a struggle. Thomas Long identifies this first audience and its faith within the social and religious context of the day and clarifies the structure of the Gospel. Providing examples of contemporary relevance, Long helps today's reader discern the significance of this guide for faithful living in today's church. Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist laity in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups. |
Contributor Bio(s): Long, Thomas G.: - Thomas G. Long is the Bandy Professor of Preaching at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is one of the most popular preachers in the United States today. He is the author of several books, including "The Senses of Preaching" (WJK), "Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible", and "Whispering the Lyrics: Sermons for Lent and Easter".Long, Thomas G.: - Thomas G. Long is the Bandy Professor of Preaching at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is one of the most popular preachers in the United States today. He is the author of several books, including The Senses of Preaching (WJK), Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible, and Whispering the Lyrics: Sermons for Lent and Easter. |