DESCRIPTION:

The course will engage in detailed exegesis of portions of the Greek text of Matthew. In addition to the historical and critical issues, we will pay special attention to the contemporary trends in the study of the Gospel as well as its unique characteristics theology and life-setting. The course intends to build upon exegetical methods and solidify exegesis of the Greek text through intensive practice.

Skillful exegesis is essential to one's understanding of the New Testament and is foundational to responsible teaching and preaching.

While the course will involve some lectures, the primary focus will be upon student preparation and presentation of assigned material. The class will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions.

Aland, K. Synopsis of the Four Gospels: Greek-English Edition. . . . 10th ed. United Bible Societies, 1993 [Nestle-Aland26 and the RSV2].

Luz, Ulrich. The Theology of the Gospel of Matthew. Trans. J. B. Robinson. NTT. Cambridge University Press, 1993.

Stanton, G. N., ed. The Interpretation of Matthew. 2nd ed. T & T Clark, 1995.

One of the following sets:

Davies, W. D. and D. C. Allison. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel according to Saint Matthew. 3 vols. ICC. T & T Clark, 1988, 1991, 1997.

Hagner, D. A. Matthew. 2 vols. WBC. Word, 1993, 1995.

See the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT Academic Advising office.

Anderson, Janice C. Matthew's Narrative Web: Over, and Over, and Over Again. JSNTSS 91. JSOT Press, 1994.

Bauer, D. and M. Powell, eds. Treasures New and Old. Atlanta: Scholars Press, 1996.

Beaton, Richard. Isaiah's Christ in Matthew's Gospel. SNTSMS 123. Cambridge University Press, 2002.

Carter, Warren. Matthew and the Margins: A Sociopolitical and Religious Reading. JSNTSS 204. Sheffield Academic Press, 2000.

France, R. T. Matthew: Evangelist and Teacher. Zondervan, 1989.

Overman, J. A. Church and Community in Crisis: The Gospel according to Matthew. Trinity Press International, 1996.

Stanton, G. N. A Gospel for a New People: Studies in Matthew. Westminster/John Knox, 1992.

1. Preparation and presentation of assigned Greek passages (45%).

2. Two papers on current issues in Matthean studies (1200 wds. 25% each).

3. A paper on Matthean Theology (2000 wds. 30%).

Meets M. Div. core requirement in New Testament Exegesis (NTE).