The Hidden Gospel of Matthew: Annotated & Explained

by Turner Publishing Company, Ron Miller (Annotations)

Overview

The previously untold story of Matthew's Gospel—brought to life for today’s readers.

Matthew’s Gospel stands as the first book of the Christian Testament, visible to all the world for almost two thousand years. But there is something hidden in Matthew’s Gospel. The document was not written at one time by one person—it is an edited document, bringing together different sources of tradition.

The Hidden Gospel of Matthew: Annotated & Explained takes readers deep into the text to find the words and events that have the strongest connection to the historical Jesus. Ron Miller reveals the underlying story of Matthew to readers, giving them a full appreciation of the book’s message, uncovering a portrait of Jesus that at times resembles the gnostic Christ and sage teacher of the Gospel of Thomas more than it does traditional Christianity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781594730382
Publisher:	Turner Publishing Company
Publication date:	08/01/2004
Series:	SkyLight Illuminations , #9
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	2.17(w) x 3.35(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

Ron Miller is the chair of the Religion Department at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois, where he has taught for thirty years, and cofounder of Common Ground, an adult education group for interfaith religious study and dialogue since 1975. Miller is the author of many books and articles, including The Gospel of Thomas: A Guidebook for Spiritual Practice, named one of Spirituality & Health's 50 Best Spiritual Books of the year; The Hidden Gospel of Matthew: Annotated & Explained and Healing the Jewish-Christian Rift: Growing Beyond Our Wounded History (all SkyLight Paths). His website is www.ronmillersworld.org.

Table of Contents

Introduction
A New Look at an Old Text

1. Complicated and Paradoxical Beginnings
2. The World's Greatest Sermon
3. Coming Down from the Mountain
4. Choosing Disciples to Share in the Work
5. Criticism Follows a Man of Controversy
6. Teaching in Parables
7. A Mentor’s Death Brings New Challenges
8. Who Is This Man?
9. On the Road to Jerusalem
10. Challenging the Religious Establishment
11.Warnings about the Future
12. The Path from Death to Life

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Editorial Reviews

Miller (religion, Lark Forest Coll.; The Gospel of Thomas) presents the Gospel of Matthew with an emphasis on the teachings of Jesus, which lead to individual spiritual transformation. Providing a translation of the text (Jesus becomes Jeshu, drawing on his full name of Jehoshua ben Josef) and copious footnotes, Miller brings Matthew's story into the present day for lay readers just as Matthew updated and revised Mark's gospel. Through the teachings, parables, and healing in the stories of Matthew, readers are drawn into the divine authority of Jeshu and the belief that to forgive and trust in the future leads to good. Many Christians can become jaded when hearing the same weekly sermons and Bible stories; this book allows for a captivating expression of the Gospel and might lead to the awakening of the consciousness of our divine nature. This translation is not intended to replace more in-depth studies of the Gospels but to act as a spiritual guide no matter what one's religion. Recommended for public libraries.-Leo Vincent Kriz, West Des Moines P.L., IA Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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