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Matthew, Disciple and Scribe: The First Gospel and Its Portrait of Jesus
This fresh look at the Gospel of Matthew highlights the unique contribution Matthew's rich and multilayered portrait of Jesus makes to understanding the connection between the Old and New Testaments. Patrick Schreiner argues that Matthew obeyed the Great Commission by acting as scribe to his teacher Jesus in order to share Jesus's life and work with the world, thereby making disciples of future generations. The First Gospel presents Jesus's life as the fulfillment of the Old Testament story of Israel and shows how Jesus brings new life in the New Testament.
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Published September 3, 2019
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November 6, 2022
Disciplined and tight in regards to his overall argument (Matthew is the discipled scribe bringing forth treasures both old and new), and in a way that I felt particularly helped with understanding the author's purpose for the whole Gospel. Occasionally the text drags a little, but it's hard to criticise this as it mostly just represents Schreiner being thorough. There are too many helpful insights to list, but the exploration of 'Son of Abraham' as a Christological term was new to me and helpful.
Additionally, the writing itself was both amazingly accessible and entertaining; anyone who uses illustrations from Star Wars in a non-ironic way to illustrate New Testament hermeneutics (and pulls it off) gets 5 stars from me.
Additionally, the writing itself was both amazingly accessible and entertaining; anyone who uses illustrations from Star Wars in a non-ironic way to illustrate New Testament hermeneutics (and pulls it off) gets 5 stars from me.
March 6, 2020
Schreiner's latest book is definitely his best. I would recommend this book for any seeking to understand Matthew's Gospel. It does not serve so much as a commentary as it does a guide to the major themes and strategies of the Gospel. Pastors would do well to read this prior to starting a preaching series on Matthew. The last chapter alone justifies buying and reading this book. Schreiner traces how Matthew sees Jesus as recapitulating all of Israel's history and how that shapes the literary strategy of the entire book.
January 18, 2022
I have been previously introduced, as others have written or taught, that Jesus is the better David or Moses, or the "second Adam" as Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15.
In light of that, this book was one of the most thorough, well-written, and richest treatises on this topic. By far some of the best writing on Jesus as the better David, Moses, and Israel. What a great book to keep alongside studying Matthew or preaching through Exodus.
There are some very quotable lines, healthy engagements with difficult texts, and a Christ centered view of the Old Testament, by bringing out treasures both new and old.
In light of that, this book was one of the most thorough, well-written, and richest treatises on this topic. By far some of the best writing on Jesus as the better David, Moses, and Israel. What a great book to keep alongside studying Matthew or preaching through Exodus.
There are some very quotable lines, healthy engagements with difficult texts, and a Christ centered view of the Old Testament, by bringing out treasures both new and old.
August 17, 2021
2021 reads: 23/52
Rating: 4.5 stars
Rating: 4.5 stars
June 21, 2024
Incredible.
December 22, 2021
Schreiner's "Matthew, Disciple and Scribe" is a prime example of careful, exegetically grounded, and balanced biblical theology at the level of dealing with a single book. While Schreiner is careful not to claim more for his project than he intended, he in fact provides readers with a comprehensive overview (if not verse-by-verse treatment) of Matthew's Gospel of fulfillment. Central to his argument is that Matthew is a discipled scribe who has learned from His master the ways of an alternative scribal tradition, one that retrieves treasures old and new for the discipleship of the nations. As such, Matthew 13:52 figures prominently in this treatment of the Gospel as a whole. The first two chapters of the book make up Part 1, which lays out the paradigm of the "discipled scribe." Part 2 then applies the paradigm to five different thematic features of Matthew's Gospel: the Davidic King, the sage-king, the New Moses/Exodus, Abraham's New Family, and Jesus as the Better/Fulfilled Israel. While each chapter is strong, the chapter dealing with Jesus as the New/Better/Fulfilled Israel was perhaps most insightful. The conclusion contrasts Matthew's alternative scribal tradition with the failed/foolish scribal schools of Jesus' enemies (Pharisees, Sadducees, scribes, Herodian kings, Gentile rulers, and Judas).
This book is intended for readers occupying a space between non-specialists and academics. However, I found it to be erudite, carefully cited, and intellectually stimulating to a high degree while also being easy (and enjoyable) to read. Because of the intended audience (which may be limited to seminarians, pastors, and especially energetic readers in biblical theology), some of the illustrations from pop culture seem a bit out of place, even if otherwise effective (e.g., the illustration from Disney's The Lion King). Additionally, I might mention that I have some exegetical quibbles with Schreiner at minor points (e.g., his otherwise non-controversial position on the unattributed prophecy in Matthew 2:23), but I was thoroughly impressed and pleased with how biblically/exegetically grounded his prosecution of the project was. Without any reservations at all, I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to expand his or her understanding of the Gospel of Matthew and its connection to the rest of Scripture.
This book is intended for readers occupying a space between non-specialists and academics. However, I found it to be erudite, carefully cited, and intellectually stimulating to a high degree while also being easy (and enjoyable) to read. Because of the intended audience (which may be limited to seminarians, pastors, and especially energetic readers in biblical theology), some of the illustrations from pop culture seem a bit out of place, even if otherwise effective (e.g., the illustration from Disney's The Lion King). Additionally, I might mention that I have some exegetical quibbles with Schreiner at minor points (e.g., his otherwise non-controversial position on the unattributed prophecy in Matthew 2:23), but I was thoroughly impressed and pleased with how biblically/exegetically grounded his prosecution of the project was. Without any reservations at all, I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to expand his or her understanding of the Gospel of Matthew and its connection to the rest of Scripture.
February 1, 2020
With Each Chapter It Got Better and Better
The books starts out strong with a solid introduction and explanation of the terms and methodology. It was helpful and clear and necessary. Then each chapter got better as each one unfolded a different picture of Jesus as the better David, Moses, and Abraham. However, the final chapter was the best. It was the icing on the cake, the cherry on top. Schreiner’s reworking of Leithart’s structure was gold. It’s well written, well researched and quite edifying. A must read for students of Matthew!
The books starts out strong with a solid introduction and explanation of the terms and methodology. It was helpful and clear and necessary. Then each chapter got better as each one unfolded a different picture of Jesus as the better David, Moses, and Abraham. However, the final chapter was the best. It was the icing on the cake, the cherry on top. Schreiner’s reworking of Leithart’s structure was gold. It’s well written, well researched and quite edifying. A must read for students of Matthew!
November 18, 2021
Great resource on the themes of Matthew. Less of a commentary and more of a manual for the understanding Matthew’s gospel as a whole. Very insightful on the parallels of Moses & Israel, as well as Abraham & David.
I read through some entire sections, but found myself referring to the scripture citations and page numbers more often as I preached through the book. Very helpful to include.
I read through some entire sections, but found myself referring to the scripture citations and page numbers more often as I preached through the book. Very helpful to include.
February 9, 2021
Great book! I will use it again and again as I teach through Matthew! Very good. I loved how he took all of the OT and showed how Christ’s life mirrored all of the stories and fulfilled them! So powerful! I will be rereading this book.
December 4, 2020
Excellent!
April 23, 2020
Excellent read. Schreiner does the Bible student a tremendous service by offering different lenses through which to read the gospel of Matthew. As he points out, Matthew is the skillful, creative, discipled scribe. Every passage is conveyed with the purpose of drawing his Hebrew audience to the realization that Jesus of Nazareth is the long-awaited son of David, the king of Israel, and the wise and suffering servant who takes away the sins of the world. Using explicit quotes (which most see) as well as implicit echoes of the OT (which I tend to miss), Patrick Schreiner conveys an exciting freshness to an already beloved and studied book. I appreciate the work he put into this book.
January 10, 2022
De nieuwtestamenticus Patrick Schreiner, docent Nieuwe Testament aan het Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (twitter: @pj_schreiner), is van mening dat Mattheüs in vers 13:52 een portret van zichzelf geeft. Daar staat de uitspraak van Jezus: Daarom, iedere schriftgeleerde, in het Koninkrijk der hemelen onderwezen, is gelijk aan een heer des huizes die uit zijn voorraad nieuwe en oude dingen tevoorschijn haalt. Volgens Schreiner zag Mattheüs zichzelf als zo’n schriftgeleerde die uit het Oude Testament oude schatten tevoorschijn haalde en nieuwe schatten uit het onderwijs van Jezus. Mattheüs was niet alleen schriftgeleerde, maar ook schrijver. Een schrijver en schriftgeleerde die discipelen geworden is. Schrijvers waren er in soorten. Volgens Schreiner was Mattheüs een schrijver die zich in dienst zag van een koning. Voor hem was Jezus de door God gezonden koning, maar dan niet slechts een aardse koning, maar de Koning die een nieuwe tijd bracht: het koninkrijk der hemelen.
Mattheüs beschrijft het evangelie tegen de achtergrond van het Oude Testament om aan zijn volksgenoten te laten zien dat Jezus de Schrift vervult. In een tussenzin beschrijft Schreiner dat het evangelie van Mattheüs ook heel goed in de Grieks-Romeinse cultuur gelezen kan worden. De vervulling van het Oude Testament gebeurt op verschillende manieren: bepaalde aspecten van het leven en sterven van deze Koning zijn al in het Oude Testament. Tegelijkertijd kan juist vanuit het leven van Jezus nieuw licht komen op het Oude Testament, waarbij oudtestamentische teksten een nieuwe uitleg krijgen.
Het bijzondere van het boek van Schreiner is dat volgens hem Mattheüs allerlei verhalen uit het Oude Testament tussen de regels door verwerkt in zijn portret van Jezus. Schreiner noemt dat ‘schaduwverhalen’. In het allereerste vers (1:1) wordt Jezus de Zoon van David genoemd en ook de zoon van Abraham. Dat laat zien dat Mattheüs Jezus wil laten zien dat als de koning uit het geslacht van David is, die door God al in het Oude Testament werd beloofd. In de Joodse geschriften van die tijd kon David ook als een genezer worden gezien. In verschillende verhalen over genezingen wordt Jezus aangesproken als zoon van David. Daarnaast is Jezus de koning die het verstrooide volk van Israël tot een eenheid zal maken. Hij begint Zijn missie niet voor niets in Galilea: het noordrijk dat zich onder Jerobeam van Juda had afgescheurd. Jezus’ missie krijgt volle betekenis aan het kruis, waar Hij als de Koning van Israël sterft voor de zonden van Zijn volk.
In datzelfde eerste vers wordt Jezus ook gezien als de zoon van Abraham. Abraham is aan de ene kant de stamvader van het volk Israël. Aan de andere kant is Abraham de vader van vele gelovigen. Volgens Schreiner wil Mattheüs laten zien dat de missie van Jezus eerst op het herstel van Israël als volk van God gericht is, maar tegelijkertijd steeds ook de missie van de heidenen insluit. In het laatste stukje van het evangelie worden de leerlingen als Abram naar een onbekende bestemming gestuurd om daar discipelen te maken.
Jezus is ook de meerdere Mozes: Hij schaft de wet niet af, maar vervult de wet. Hij is de meerdere Salomo: Hij is niet alleen een wijze koning, maar is zelf de Wijsheid (Spreuken 8). Jezus vervult niet alleen het leven van Bijbelse personen. Hij vervult ook de geschiedenis van Israël. Soms gaat het leven van Jezus juist tegenovergesteld aan de geschiedenis van Israël. Maar juist in dat tegenovergestelde wordt zichtbaar dat Jezus de vloek op de zonde komt wegdragen.
Het boek van Schreiner is een goede introductie op het evangelie. Hij laat zien hoe de lijnen vanuit het Oude Testament steeds verweven worden met de verhalen van en over Jezus. Daarmee laat Schreiner zien hoe bijzonder het evangelie van Jezus is. De schriftgeleerde Mattheüs, die discipel geworden is, laat inderdaad oude en nieuwe schatten zien. Volgens Schreiner is Mattheüs echt ook de schrijver van dit evangelie. Zijn betoog biedt ook veel als je er niet vanuit gaat dat Mattheüs de schrijver is.
Wat we bij Schreiner zien is een nieuwe trend in de exegese, die veel betekent voor de prediking: hij kijkt niet alleen naar christologische titels, maar hij kijkt hoe de evangelist een heel gelaagd portret van Jezus heeft geschreven, waarbij hij allerlei elementen in zijn vertelling invlecht. Als je Schreiner gelezen hebt, kun je niet anders dan concluderen dat Mattheüs een originele en creatieve schriftgeleerde is geweest, die de moeite waard is om te bestuderen.
Mattheüs beschrijft het evangelie tegen de achtergrond van het Oude Testament om aan zijn volksgenoten te laten zien dat Jezus de Schrift vervult. In een tussenzin beschrijft Schreiner dat het evangelie van Mattheüs ook heel goed in de Grieks-Romeinse cultuur gelezen kan worden. De vervulling van het Oude Testament gebeurt op verschillende manieren: bepaalde aspecten van het leven en sterven van deze Koning zijn al in het Oude Testament. Tegelijkertijd kan juist vanuit het leven van Jezus nieuw licht komen op het Oude Testament, waarbij oudtestamentische teksten een nieuwe uitleg krijgen.
Het bijzondere van het boek van Schreiner is dat volgens hem Mattheüs allerlei verhalen uit het Oude Testament tussen de regels door verwerkt in zijn portret van Jezus. Schreiner noemt dat ‘schaduwverhalen’. In het allereerste vers (1:1) wordt Jezus de Zoon van David genoemd en ook de zoon van Abraham. Dat laat zien dat Mattheüs Jezus wil laten zien dat als de koning uit het geslacht van David is, die door God al in het Oude Testament werd beloofd. In de Joodse geschriften van die tijd kon David ook als een genezer worden gezien. In verschillende verhalen over genezingen wordt Jezus aangesproken als zoon van David. Daarnaast is Jezus de koning die het verstrooide volk van Israël tot een eenheid zal maken. Hij begint Zijn missie niet voor niets in Galilea: het noordrijk dat zich onder Jerobeam van Juda had afgescheurd. Jezus’ missie krijgt volle betekenis aan het kruis, waar Hij als de Koning van Israël sterft voor de zonden van Zijn volk.
In datzelfde eerste vers wordt Jezus ook gezien als de zoon van Abraham. Abraham is aan de ene kant de stamvader van het volk Israël. Aan de andere kant is Abraham de vader van vele gelovigen. Volgens Schreiner wil Mattheüs laten zien dat de missie van Jezus eerst op het herstel van Israël als volk van God gericht is, maar tegelijkertijd steeds ook de missie van de heidenen insluit. In het laatste stukje van het evangelie worden de leerlingen als Abram naar een onbekende bestemming gestuurd om daar discipelen te maken.
Jezus is ook de meerdere Mozes: Hij schaft de wet niet af, maar vervult de wet. Hij is de meerdere Salomo: Hij is niet alleen een wijze koning, maar is zelf de Wijsheid (Spreuken 8). Jezus vervult niet alleen het leven van Bijbelse personen. Hij vervult ook de geschiedenis van Israël. Soms gaat het leven van Jezus juist tegenovergesteld aan de geschiedenis van Israël. Maar juist in dat tegenovergestelde wordt zichtbaar dat Jezus de vloek op de zonde komt wegdragen.
Het boek van Schreiner is een goede introductie op het evangelie. Hij laat zien hoe de lijnen vanuit het Oude Testament steeds verweven worden met de verhalen van en over Jezus. Daarmee laat Schreiner zien hoe bijzonder het evangelie van Jezus is. De schriftgeleerde Mattheüs, die discipel geworden is, laat inderdaad oude en nieuwe schatten zien. Volgens Schreiner is Mattheüs echt ook de schrijver van dit evangelie. Zijn betoog biedt ook veel als je er niet vanuit gaat dat Mattheüs de schrijver is.
Wat we bij Schreiner zien is een nieuwe trend in de exegese, die veel betekent voor de prediking: hij kijkt niet alleen naar christologische titels, maar hij kijkt hoe de evangelist een heel gelaagd portret van Jezus heeft geschreven, waarbij hij allerlei elementen in zijn vertelling invlecht. Als je Schreiner gelezen hebt, kun je niet anders dan concluderen dat Mattheüs een originele en creatieve schriftgeleerde is geweest, die de moeite waard is om te bestuderen.
June 22, 2020
Excellent introduction into reading Matthew well. Schreiner’s paradigm of Matthew as the “disciples scribe” offers an interesting window into all that it means to be somehow who works with the Bible.
The main argument of the text is Matthew, learning from his Messiah-Sage, writes his Gospel as a treasure trove of the New and the Old by means of shadow stories. Schreiner masterfully shows how both the form and content the Gospel work together to retell all the Hebrew Bible climaxing in Jesus. The thesis is throughly argued and proven in the book.
The most compelling chapter was the last, where the author explores how Matthew retells the whole story of Israel as a nation. It is often easy to see Jesus as recapitulating the lives of key OT figures, but Schreiner draws out how Matthew sequentially shows Jesus to be the New Israel. This chapter ya some of the weakest points in his arguments as well. A few sections of the middle of Matthew are less convincingly corresponding to Israel’s history. This is characteristic of Schreiner’s greatest weakness in this book: a focus on the introduction and conclusion but a neglect of the body of the Gospel. Each of his four shadow stories are highly attested in at the start and end of the Gospel, but sporadic throughout the body. They are still argued satisfactorily though. One bright star that emerges is the way in which Matthew has overplayed both the Torah (use of Genesis/genealogy in Ch. 1 and Mosaic commissioning from Deuteronomy in Ch. 28) and the Tanak (Genesis again in Ch. 1 and Cyrus’ 2 Chronicles proclamation in Ch. 28).
Other comments include:
Schreiner does well to read phrases like “Son of David” and “Son of Abraham” as both New David/Abraham and New Solomon/Isaac.
Schreiner (perhaps too) heavily relies on Second Temple texts to justify his wisdom tradition that Jesus continues as the “Sage-Messiah”.
All in all an excellently argued and demonstrated thesis with interesting implications for reading Matthew and living the Christian life.
The main argument of the text is Matthew, learning from his Messiah-Sage, writes his Gospel as a treasure trove of the New and the Old by means of shadow stories. Schreiner masterfully shows how both the form and content the Gospel work together to retell all the Hebrew Bible climaxing in Jesus. The thesis is throughly argued and proven in the book.
The most compelling chapter was the last, where the author explores how Matthew retells the whole story of Israel as a nation. It is often easy to see Jesus as recapitulating the lives of key OT figures, but Schreiner draws out how Matthew sequentially shows Jesus to be the New Israel. This chapter ya some of the weakest points in his arguments as well. A few sections of the middle of Matthew are less convincingly corresponding to Israel’s history. This is characteristic of Schreiner’s greatest weakness in this book: a focus on the introduction and conclusion but a neglect of the body of the Gospel. Each of his four shadow stories are highly attested in at the start and end of the Gospel, but sporadic throughout the body. They are still argued satisfactorily though. One bright star that emerges is the way in which Matthew has overplayed both the Torah (use of Genesis/genealogy in Ch. 1 and Mosaic commissioning from Deuteronomy in Ch. 28) and the Tanak (Genesis again in Ch. 1 and Cyrus’ 2 Chronicles proclamation in Ch. 28).
Other comments include:
Schreiner does well to read phrases like “Son of David” and “Son of Abraham” as both New David/Abraham and New Solomon/Isaac.
Schreiner (perhaps too) heavily relies on Second Temple texts to justify his wisdom tradition that Jesus continues as the “Sage-Messiah”.
All in all an excellently argued and demonstrated thesis with interesting implications for reading Matthew and living the Christian life.
January 31, 2023
This book by Patrick Schreiner looks at Matthew as the "discipled scribe." In that role, Matthew has written a gospel that is meant not only to instruct others about who Jesus is, but also to instruct others how to be disciples themselves. He shows how Jesus is the the new David, the new Moses, and the new Abraham. He spends a lot of time referring to the importance of wisdom as he reveals Jesus' fulfilment of those individuals in his life.
I'm reading this for a paper I'm writing on the relationship between discipleship and the kingdom of heaven, so Schreiner's discussion of the son of David is particularly helpful. Jesus, as the fulfilment of the kingdom of heaven, is a wise king. Christ has become wisdom for, us; something that was crucial in the life of the Old Testament king.
The first five chapters were the most helpful to me, and I found the last two, which are entitled "Jesus and Abraham's New Family," and "Jesus and Israel's Destiny," dragged a bit, and sounded at times a bit repetitive. In the last chapter, Schreiner proposes that the structure of Matthew's gospel is purposely developed to mirror the history of Israel. I found that a very interesting principle, but there were times when I wondered if he was reaching with some of his suggestions. If I were writing about Jesus and the relationship to Israel, and had done other reading, his arguments may have been more meaningful to me.
All in all, this is a very worthwhile read, and the bibliography was a treasure trove of resources for further study.
I'm reading this for a paper I'm writing on the relationship between discipleship and the kingdom of heaven, so Schreiner's discussion of the son of David is particularly helpful. Jesus, as the fulfilment of the kingdom of heaven, is a wise king. Christ has become wisdom for, us; something that was crucial in the life of the Old Testament king.
The first five chapters were the most helpful to me, and I found the last two, which are entitled "Jesus and Abraham's New Family," and "Jesus and Israel's Destiny," dragged a bit, and sounded at times a bit repetitive. In the last chapter, Schreiner proposes that the structure of Matthew's gospel is purposely developed to mirror the history of Israel. I found that a very interesting principle, but there were times when I wondered if he was reaching with some of his suggestions. If I were writing about Jesus and the relationship to Israel, and had done other reading, his arguments may have been more meaningful to me.
All in all, this is a very worthwhile read, and the bibliography was a treasure trove of resources for further study.
November 10, 2019
Schreiner has given us a gift that will help each reader better grasp the use of the Old Testament in the use of the First Gospel. Admittedly, the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament is one of my favorite areas of study, but Schreiner writes in such an accessible way that simultaneously shows serious scholarship while also magnifying the glory of God. I highly encourage this book to anyone studying Matthew, but even more so to those wanting to better understand how Jesus is the fulfillment of so much of the Old Testament.
October 16, 2019
Look, when it comes down to it, there’s a reason this book has been shared so often. It is a gift to the Church, one that should be read and enjoyed and shared. Pastors looking to preach through Matthew would do well to read this book and share some of their gleanings with their congregations, and small group and Bible study leaders would also gain a lot from reading the book.
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December 7, 2019
Patrick Schreiner gives a careful and informative overview of Matthew’s Gospel, primarily focusing on how Matthew wrote as a wise learner of Wisdom himself—Jesus. It walks through the countless ways Matthew creatively weaves Jesus’s fulfillment of the Old Testament—especially of Abraham, Moses, and David—into his Gospel. This book taught me much about both Matthew’s Gospel and the OT. Most importantly, it has inspired me to continually aim at being a wise disciple of Jesus.
June 12, 2024
Loads of profound insights—perfect for a deep dive into Matthew, preparing to preach or teach.
I came at this book with some wrong assumptions—I thought it'd be just like Schreiner's book on the theology of Acts (published by Crossway), but this is more technical and gets into more exegetical detail. It makes it a less readable (less a 'read through' book) and more something you can use to supplement other traditional commentaries.
I came at this book with some wrong assumptions—I thought it'd be just like Schreiner's book on the theology of Acts (published by Crossway), but this is more technical and gets into more exegetical detail. It makes it a less readable (less a 'read through' book) and more something you can use to supplement other traditional commentaries.
July 9, 2024
There's good stuff here, and a very stimulating last chapter. For some readers, I'm sure his encouragement to see the depth in Matthew would be gamechanging, but I was already sold. To me, it felt a bit meandering. And I'm not sure it made very much difference to anything I actually preached in Matthew. So I liked it, but I didn't love it, and I got slightly bored along the way. Three stars.
December 27, 2019
Spectacular
March 19, 2020
Fantasticlese!
May 11, 2022
Second best book I've been assigned in seminary, highly recommend, excellent Biblical theological treatment of the Gospel of Matthew.
March 8, 2023
Really excellent and accessible theological take on Matthew's gospel.
It has made me love Jesus more, and yearn to know the Old Testament better.
It has made me love Jesus more, and yearn to know the Old Testament better.
December 28, 2023
Helpful Biblical Theology of Matthew.
March 19, 2024
4.5–5 stars
November 22, 2020
Helpful book establishing just how Jesus was investing in the discipleship community (i.e., church) through the training the apostles as shepherd-teachers (i.e., disciple scribes).
April 22, 2025
I underlined so much of the rich intertextual connections in this book. Yet the gaping hole is no account of how Matthew identifies Jesus with Israel’s God. Matthew does it in so many ways, from his title Immanuel, to the Trinitarian baptism which uniquely bookends this gospel, the triune ‘apocalypsis’ in ch11, the transfiguration, YHWH walking on water, the doubled Adonai address ‘Lord, Lord’ reserved only
for Israel’s God, the proclamation of forgiveness, the Sanhedrin’s death sentence for blasphemy, the divinely worshipped and everlasting Son of Man from Daniel 7 and so on and so forth.
Just pick the transfiguration: in the Scriptures, to whom is it that both Moses and Elijah speak on a mountain?
And who are they speaking to here? 👀
God! Jesus!
for Israel’s God, the proclamation of forgiveness, the Sanhedrin’s death sentence for blasphemy, the divinely worshipped and everlasting Son of Man from Daniel 7 and so on and so forth.
Just pick the transfiguration: in the Scriptures, to whom is it that both Moses and Elijah speak on a mountain?
And who are they speaking to here? 👀
God! Jesus!
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