Excellent4.8 out of 5On Trustpilot
  1. Theology Books/
  2. Gospels

Matthew's Christian-Jewish Community

by Anthony J. Saldarini

  • Paperback
  • 326 pages
  • Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
  • 15.4 x 23.5 x 2 cm

£37.34

Free UK Delivery

Available - Usually dispatched within 4 days

Buying for a school or church? Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account

Free delivery on orders over £10

The most Jewish of gospels in its contents and yet the most anti-Jewish in its polemics, the Gospel of Matthew has been said to mark the emergence of Christianity from Judaism. This text overturns the interpretation by showing us how Matthew, far from proclaiming the replacement of Israel by the Christian church, wrote from within Jewish tradition to a distinctly Jewish audience. Recent research reveals that among both Jews and Christians of the first century, many groups believed in Jesus while remaining close to Judaism. Saldarini argues that the author of the Gospel of Matthew belonged to such a group, supporting his claim with an informed reading of Matthew's text and historical context. Matthew emerges as a Jewish teacher competing for the commitment of his people after the catastrophic loss of the Temple in 70 C.E., his polemics aimed not at all Jews but at those who oppose him. Saldarini shows that Matthew's teaching about Jesus fits into first-century Jewish thought, with its tradition of God-sent leaders and heavenly mediators. In Saldarini's account, Matthew's Christian-Jewish community is a Jewish group, albeit one that deviated from the larger Jewish community.
Matthew's Christian-Jewish Community and The Essene Gospel of Peace: The Complete 4 Books in One Volume
The Essene Gospel of Peace: The Complete 4 Books in One VolumeMatthew's Christian-Jewish Community

  • Author

    Anthony J. Saldarini

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    The University of Chicago Press

  • Published

    May 1994

  • Edition

    2nd

  • Weight

    473g

  • Page Count

    326

  • Dimensions

    15.4 x 23.5 x 2 cm

  • ISBN

    9780226734217

  • ISBN-10

    0226734218

  • Eden Code

    1147564

Over 14,000 churches and schools have upgraded to an Advance Account and we‘d love to welcome you into this free program. We know that church volunteers and school teachers often use their own money, then have claim it back on on an expense form. We can take all of that hassle away by invoicing your church or school directly and delivering your order straight away.

Opening an account is quick and easy, with most accounts being approved and setup within a few hours of filling in the form below (on weekdays, not weekends). As soon as we‘ve approved the application we‘ll send you an email to let you know that its done.

Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account
Write a review
      Ask a question