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The Gospel of Matthew (Sacra Pagina (Quality Paper))

by: Daniel J., S.J. Harrington

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Binding: Paperback
Brand: Spring Arbor/Ingram
EAN: 9780814659649
ISBN: 0814659640
Item Dimensions: 2.2511.5
Label: Michael Glazier Books
Languages: EnglishUnknownEnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishPublished
Manufacturer: Michael Glazier Books
MPN: 0814659649
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 433
Publication Date: 2007-10
Publisher: Michael Glazier Books
Studio: Michael Glazier Books

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St. Matthew wrote his Gospel from his perspective as a Jew. It is with sensitivity to this perspective that Father Harrington undertakes this commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. After an introduction, he provides a literal translation of each section in Matthew's Gospel and explains the textual problems, philological difficulties, and other matters in the notes. He then presents a literary analysis of each text (content, form, use of sources, structure), examines the text against its Jewish background, situates it in the context of Matthew’s debate with other first-century Jews, and reflects on its significance for Christian theology and Christian-Jewish relations. Includes an updated bibliography and appendix. Daniel J. Harrington, S.J., Ph.D., is a professor of New Testament at the Weston Jesuit School of Theology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sacra Pagina is a multi-volume Catholic commentary on the books of the New Testament. The expression "Sacra Pagina" ("Sacred Page") originally referred to the text of Scripture. In the Middle Ages it also described the study of Scripture to which the interpreter brought the tools of grammar, rhetoric, dialectic, and philosophy. This series presents fresh translations and modern expositions of all the books of the New Testament. Written by an international team of respected Catholic biblical scholars, it is intended for biblical professionals, graduate students, theologians, clergy, and religious educators. The volumes present basic introductory information and close exposition, with each author adopting a specific methodology while maintaining a focus on the issues raised by the New Testament compositions themselves. The goal of Sacra Pagina is to provide sound, critical analysis without any loss of sensitivity to religious meaning. This series is therefore catholic in two senses of the word: inclusive in its methods and perspectives, and shaped by the context o

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