Matthew (Two Horizons New Testament Commentary

by Jeannine K. Brown, Kyle Roberts

In this latest addition to the Two Horizons New Testament Commentary series, biblical scholar Jeannine Brown and theologian Kyle Roberts together illuminate the Gospel of Matthew for pastors, scholars, and serious students of Scripture. Including an original translation of the text along with section-by-section commentary, this volume features chapters on “thinking theologically with Matthew” about such themes as kingdom, Christology, the Holy Spirit, and discipleship. Brown and Roberts also offer constructive theological engagement with a number of contemporary viewpoints, including feminist, global, political, and ethical (post-Holocaust) perspectives. At once interdisciplinary and insightful, their commentary will appeal to a wide readership.

589 pages, Paperback

Published September 27, 2018

About the author

Jeannine K. Brown (PhD, Luther Seminary) is professor of New Testament and director of online programs at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has served as a translation consultant for the New International Version, Common English Bible, and New Century Version and is the author of The Gospels as Stories and two commentaries on Matthew. She also contributed to The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary and is a coeditor of the revised Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels.

Reviews

[Nathan Battey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brown’s narrative approach to the Gospel of Matthew was both enjoyable and insightful. The second half of the volume is a theology of Matthew and is a bit of a mixed bag (the latter half is largely worthless if you are a conservative person) and was only partially written by Brown. All in all, well worth the read.

[Kat Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone should have this in their library.