Sermon on the Mount: Restoring Christ’s Message to the Modern Church (NAC Studies in Bible & Theology | NACSBT)

by Charles L. Quarles

Publisher:

B&H

, 2011

Overview

Matthew 5-7, popularly known as the Sermon on the Mount, has been described as “the essence of Christianity” and inspired many commentaries. However, New Testament professor Charles Quarles believes a fair number of those volumes either present Christ’s sermon as containing an impossible spiritual ethic or instead dilute its message so much that hardly any ethical challenge remains. Also concerning, a recent Gallup poll indicated only onethird of American adults recognize Jesus as the source of this teaching that has often inspired people who do not even embrace evangelical Christianity.

Quarles’ new analysis, part of the New American Commentary Studies in Bible & Theology series, aims to fill the gap between these extremes by dealing with the important questions of whether believers can live by the Sermon on the Mount today, and, if so, how. Looking at the Beatitudes, what it means to be salt and light, and the demand for superior righteousness, he writes to restore this crucial section of our Lord's teaching to its proper place in His church.

Praise for the Print Edition

Quarles remains humble before the demands of Scripture, providing many insights through close attention to the text. The work is also very readable and highlights the relevance of Matthew’s message. Sensitive to both ancient Jewish context and modern application, this commentary will be valuable for preachers. It draws from the Old Testament, early Judaism, and Greek, and offers key insights into Matthew’s Christology.

—Craig Keener, Professor of New Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary

An engaging and compelling exposition of the most influential and inspirational body of teaching ever given.

Craig A. Evans, Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Acadia Divinity College

A thorough, up-to-date, exegetically persuasive treatment that also reflects on all the major practical issues that ministers and church leaders face.

—Craig l. Blomberg, Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary

Product Details

• Title: Sermon On The Mount: Restoring Christ's Message to the Modern Church
• Author: Charles L. Quarles
• Publisher: B&H
• Print Publication Date: 2011
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Beatitudes; Jesus Christ › Teachings; Sermon on the Mount
• ISBNs: 9781430079859, 9781433674082, 9780805447156, 1433674084, 0805447156, 1430079851
• Resource ID: LLS:9781433674082
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-06T20:41:29Z

About Charles L. Quarles

Charles L. Quarles (BA, University of Mississippi; MDiv and PhD, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary) is vice president for integration of faith and Learning, dean of the Louisiana College Caskey School of Divinity, and William Peterson Carter Sr. Research Professor of New Testament and Greek, at Louisiana College’s division of Christian Studies.