Spring 2003/Pasadena
NE506
Beaton
NE506: NEW TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: MATTHEW. Richard Beaton.
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.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- Skillful exegesis is essential to one's understanding of the New
Testament and is foundational to responsible teaching and preaching.
COURSE FORMAT:
- 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.
REQUIRED READING:
- 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.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- 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.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Preparation and presentation of assigned Greek passages (45%).
- Two papers on current issues in Matthean studies (1200 wds. 25% each).
- A paper on Matthean Theology (2000 wds. 30%).
PREREQUISITES: LG512; NE502; NS500.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in New Testament Exegesis (NTE).
FINAL EXAMINATION: No.