Apocalyptic Eschatology in the Gospel of Matthew

The first extended study in English of Matthew's grim view of the world and his society.

This study reconstructs the apocalyptic eschatology in Matthew's Gospel so we may understand his time and concerns.

Sociological analysis of apocalypticism in Judaism and early Christianity shows that such a worldview is adopted by a minority group in a time of great crisis.

Matthew's distinctive and often vengeful vision must be set against his community's conflict with Judaism, Gentiles, and the larger Christian movement and his acute need to enhance his community's sense of identity and out of pastoral concern.

Author: David C. Sim
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 10/06/2005
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.68d
ISBN: 9780521020633
Binding Material: Paper
Page Edge Color: Cream

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