Isaiah's Christ in Matthew's Gospel

by Richard Beaton

Overview

Matthew's Jesus is typically described as the humble, compassionate messiah. However, Matthew's theologically rich quotation of Isaiah 42.1-4 underscores the manifestation of justice in Jesus' powerful message and deeds, that is thought to accompany the arrival of the kingdom of God. The study concludes that this citation was central to Matthew's highly ethical understanding of Jesus' life and mission.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521818889
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	11/14/2002
Series:	Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series , #123
Pages:	260
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Richard Beaton is Assistant Professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary in the School of Theology.

Table of Contents

Preface; List of abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. History of research; 3. Texts and early Jewish exegesis; 4. Isaianic formula quotations in Matthew; 5. Isaiah 42.1–4 within the context of Matthew 11–13; 6. The christological contribution of Isaiah 42.1–4; 7. Conclusion; Bibliography; Index of passages; Index of modern authors; Index of subjects.

Editorial Reviews

"What this book successfully confirms is that Matthew's use of the Old Testament is highly complex at both the narrative and the theological levels. [It] is a welcome contribution to the Matthean scholarship." Eung Chun Park, San Francisco Theological Seminary, Journal of Religion

"...a valuable source for New Testament scholars who are interested in delving into Matthew's characteristic use of fulfillment citations, particularly those of Isaiah. Scholars will appreciate Beaton's careful attention to the form of Matthew's biblical text." Catholic Books Review

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