Ian Boxall is Senior Tutor and Tutor in New Testament, St Stephen's House, Oxford, and a member of the Faculty of Theology, University of Oxford. His most recent publications include Revelation: Vision and Insight (SPCK 2002), The Revelation of St John (Black's New Testament Commentaries; Continuum/Hendrickson 2006), New Testament Interpretation (SCM Studyguides; SCM 2007) and The Books of the New Testament (SCM Studyguides; SCM 2007).

This introduction to the interpretation of Matthew aims to encourage in-depth study of the text, and genuine grappling with the theological and historical questions raised, by providing a 'map' to the Gospel as a whole, and to key interpreters and interpretative debates. It draws on a range of methodological approaches (author-, text- and reader-centred), as complementary rather than mutually exclusive ways of interpreting the text.

In particular, this new introduction reflects the growing scholarly attention to the reception history of biblical texts, increasingly viewed as a vital aspect of interpretation rather than an optional extra.

Ian Boxall

Cover page

About the author

Discovering Biblical Texts

Title page

Imprint

Dedication

Acknowledgements

List of abbreviations

1 Introduction

2 Interpreting Matthew: strategies for reading

3 The text of Matthew: puzzles and possibilities

4 Characters and places in Matthew’s story

5 Matthew’s world: locating the text historically and socially

6 Beginnings: the infancy narratives

7 Jesus as teacher: ethics and judgement

8 Jesus as healer and exorcist

9 Fulfilling the Law and the prophets

10 ‘Built upon the rock’: the Gospel of the Church

11 Endings: the passion and death of Jesus

12 Endings and new beginnings: the resurrection of Jesus

13 Conclusions: interpreting Matthew today

Bibliography

Search items for biblical references

Search items for ancient texts

Search items for names and subjects

This introduction to the interpretation of Matthew aims to encourage in-depth study of the text, and genuine grappling with the theological and historical questions raised, by providing a ‘map’ to the Gospel as a whole, and to key interpreters and interpretative debates. It draws on a range of methodological approaches (author-, text- and reader-centred), as complementary rather than mutually exclusive ways of interpreting the text.

In particular, this new introduction reflects the growing scholarly attention to the reception history of biblical texts, increasingly viewed as a vital aspect of interpretation rather than an optional extra.

This introduction to the interpretation of Matthew aims to encourage in-depth study of the text, and genuine grappling with the theological and historical questions raised, by providing a 'map' to the Gospel as a whole, and to key interpreters and interpretative debates.

This introduction to the interpretation of Matthew aims to encourage in-depth study of the text, and genuine grappling with the theological and historical questions raised, by providing a 'map' to the Gospel as a whole, and to key interpreters and interpretative debates. It draws on a range of methodological approaches (author-, text- and reader-centred), as complementary rather than mutually exclusive ways of interpreting the text. In particular, this new introduction reflects the growing scholarly attention to the reception history of biblical texts, increasingly viewed as a vital aspect of interpretation rather than an optional extra.

'Ian Boxall's Discovering Matthew has everything a serious student would want or need to learn about the First Gospel. Not only does he deal with source, form and redaction criticism, but also narrative, feminist, post-colonial and other current approaches, all set against the background of pre-critical patristic and medieval treatments. A remarkable even-handedness characterizes the discussion of disputed points, and Boxall has packed all this information into his book with a tight but limpid writing style. It would be hard to recommend, or even to imagine, a better contemporary introduction to the Gospel according to Matthew.' Robert H. Gundry, Scholar-in-Residence and Professor Emeritus, Westmont College, California 'Ian Boxall demonstrates in Discovering Matthew why he is one of the best New Testament exegetes around. He is well read in contemporary historical critical scholarship, but this is matched by a knowledge and sensitivity to the reception history of the Gospel, which brilliantly illuminates his exegesis. The book is a model of the way reception history can fructify biblical exegesis.' Christopher Rowland, Professor of Exegesis of Holy Scripture, University of Oxford 'Ian Boxall has produced another outstanding book ... full of thoughtful judgements, enabling even the experienced reader to see the text in a quite different way.' Nicholas King SJ, Fellow in New Testament, Campion Hall, University of Oxford 'A wide-ranging and insightful discussion of Matthew's Gospel that engages contemporary interpretations as well as those from across the ages. The result is a rich tapestry of readings that elaborate this complex, tensive and multivalent Gospel.' Warren Carter, Professor of New Testament, Brite Divinity School, Texas 'No serious student of Matthew's Gospel should be without a copy.' Paula Gooder, Theologian in Residence, Bible Society

Discovering Matthew

Navigation Bar

Header Default

Download the Christian360 App to read eBooks and listen to Audiobooks bought at Christian360

Download the App

Discovering Matthew

Description

Need support?

Customer reviews

Download the App

Download the App