Matthew 1-7: Volume 1 (International Critical Commentary) by Davies, W. D., Allison, Dale C. (2004) Paperback

by William David Davies

Excellent Book

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian, History, Biblical Studies, Theology, Reference

Paperback

First published June 15, 2004

About the author

William David Davies, often known as W. D. P. Davies, (18 January 1897 – 7 July 1969) was a Welsh Presbyterian minister and writer on theological topics. After becoming the first Welsh student to obtain a Bachelor of Divinity degree from the University of Oxford, he turned down an offer to become a theology tutor at Oxford, along with a college fellowship, preferring to become a Presbyterian minister. He wrote various theological works and was regarded as an excellent scholar as well as a powerful preacher.

Reviews

[HC]

Extremely helpful critical work. Get it if doing deep work in Matthew.

[Cole Whetstone]

Note the pattern of buildup, spectacular entrance, withdraw, return. Birth, Ministry, Conflicts with Herod, Pharisees, Resurrection/Broad Story
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More review coming.

[Morgan]

Immensely insightful commentary on Matthew. Though technical, massive, and not perfect in all its arguments, it is a top choice for pastors and scholars.

[David Kakish]

We read a sizable percentage of this commentary for a Gk exegesis course. Even though I thoroughly enjoyed Allison's 'Studies in Matthew,' I found this commentary drab. A vast majority of it is form, source, and redaction criticism. I've been told that volumes 2–3 move toward a literary criticism, which is more my cup of tea.

[Damaiyanti]

i like this book

[Jonathan Ginn]

I only read select portions. Incredibly thorough engagement with the Greek text. If you can filter through what is unhelpful, you'll find some valuable gems.