Matthew (Smyth and Helwys Bible Commentary)
Ben Witherington III
The Gospel of Matthew was placed first in the New Testament canon, and not without reason. By the time the canonizing process began in earnest in the fourth century, Matthew was the most popular and widely-used Gospel for a whole host of reasons. In the Western Church, certainly one of these reasons was because the book gave especial prominence and a special role to Peter in relationship to the community of Christ. This Gospel was also popular because it begins with a genealogy of Jesus’ lineage, it offers a church order of sorts, and it is the only Gospel to mention the ekklesia. It also had a fuller Easter story than we find in the earlier Gospel, Mark. Indeed, it was a much fuller Gospel in most respects.


In this highly-anticipated volume of the Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary series, Ben Witherington III, renowned author of more than thirty books on the New Testament, considers the fullness that the Gospel of Matthew offers for those who both study and attempt to live out the words of Jesus today. As with each volume in this series, Witherington’s groundbreaking new commentary connects the insights of biblical scholarship to the larger world of faith.

Ben Witherington III is Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. A graduate of UNC–Chapel Hill, he went on to receive the M.Div. degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from the University of Durham, England. He is now considered one of the top evangelical scholars in the world and has written over thirty books, including The Jesus Quest and The Paul Quest, both of which were selected as top biblical studies works by Christianity Today.

Table of Contents

Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary
Matthew

Introduction


Chapter 1 The Origins of Jesus Matt 1:1-25


Chapter 2 The Wise King and the Wicked King Sought by Wise Men Matt 2:1-23


Chapter 3 Precursors to Ministry Matt 3:1–4:16


Chapter 4 The First Discourse--The Sermon on the Mount Matt 5:1–7:29


Chapter 5 Copius Miracles and Costly Discipleship Matt 8:1–9:38


Chapter 6 The Second Discourse--The Mission of the Twelve Matt 10:1–11:1


Chapter 7 Jesus and His Inquisitors Matt 11:2–12:50


Chapter 8 The Third Discourse--The Paradox of the Parables Matt 13:1-52


Chapter 9 Narratives of Rejection and Acclamation Matt 13:53–17:27


Chapter 10 The Fourth Discourse--On Discord and Status Matt 18:1–19:1


Chapter 11 Lifestyles of the Workers in the Vineyard Matt 19:2–20:34


Chapter 12 The Triumphal Entry and and the Teachings of Jesus the Sage Matt 21:1–23:39

Chapter 13 The Final Discourse--Apocalypse Then Matt 24:1–25:46

Chapter 14 The Demise and Rise of the Davidic King Matt 26:1–28:20
Bibliography
Index of Modern Authors
Index of Scriptures
Index of Sidebars and Iillustrations
Index of Topics

592 pages   Hardback

Reviews

This substantial commentary presents an interpretation of Matthew that is notable for its remarkable clarity and accessibility but without any compromise of scholarly excellence. Its highly respected author has packed the volume not only with superb exegesis, historical-cultural information, and theological discussion, but also with abundant practical wisdom. Witherington is consistently engaging, interesting and helpful. This appealing commentary is beautifully produced, with photographs as well as pictures of art works. Here is a book that will handsomely reward its readers in a variety of ways, but most importantly in the excellent help it provides for understanding the Gospel of Matthew. Enthusiastically recommended!

--Donald A. Hagner
George Eldon Ladd Professor of New Testament
Fuller Theological Seminary

This commentary from one of our generation's foremost New Testament scholars will appeal to a wide range of readers. The work both explains Matthew's Gospel in light of the most relevant settings of Matthew's day and highlights Matthew's theological message. At the same time, its style and layout are extraordinarily readable.

--Craig S. Keener
Professor of New Testament
Palmer Theological Seminary

ISBN: 9781573120760
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: SMYTH & HELWYS PUBLISHING - published 20/04/2006
Format: Hardback  

£45.00
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