Jesus, Matthew’s Gospel and Early Christianity: Studies in Memory of Graham N. Stanton (Library of New Testament Studies | LNTS)

by Daniel Gurtner; Richard A. Burridge; Joel Willitts

Publisher:

T&T Clark

, 2011

Overview

This book pays tribute to Graham Stanton’s works by engaging the principle areas of his research and contributions: the Gospel of Matthew and early Christianity. Contributors to the volume each engage a research question which intersects the contribution of Stanton in his various spheres of scholarly influence and enquiry. Distinguished contributors include Richard Burride, David Catchpole, James D. G. Dunn, Craig A. Evans, Donald A. Hagner, Peter Head, Anders Runesson, and Christopher Tuckett.

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Key Features

• Provides fresh perspectives on the historical Jesus
• Explores the Gospel of Matthew and early Christianity
• Includes contributions from some of the biggest names in Jesus studies

Contents

• “Sapere Aude–‘Dare to be Wise’” by Graham N. Stanton
• “The Gospel of Jesus: Graham Stanton, Biography and the Genre of Matthew” by Richard A. Burridge
• “The Gospel of Matthew from Stanton to Present: A Survey of some Recent Developments” by Daniel M. Gurtner
• “How Did Matthew Go About Composing His Gospel?” by James D. G. Dunn
• “Matthew as ‘Gospel’” by Scot McKnight
• “Determining the Date of Matthew” by Donald A. Hagner
• “Graham Stanton and the Four-Gospel Codex: Reconsidering the Manuscript Evidence” by Peter M. Head
• “Fulfilling the Law and Seeking Righteousness in Matthew and in the Dead Sea Scrolls” by Craig A. Evans
• “A Gospel for a New Nation: Once More, the ἔθνος of Matthew 21.43” by Wesley G. Olmstead
• “Judging Gentiles in the Gospel of Matthew: Between ‘Othering’ and Inclusion” by Anders Runesson
• “Matthew and Hypocrisy” by Christopher Tuckett
• “The Twelve Disciples in Matthew” by Joel Willitts
• “Memorial Tribute to Professor Graham Stanton” by David R. Catchpole

Product Details

• Title: Jesus, Matthew’s Gospel and Early Christianity: Studies in Memory of Graham N. Stanton
• Authors: Daniel Gurtner, Richard A. Burridge, Joel Willitts
• Series: Library of New Testament Studies
• Volume: 435
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Print Publication Date: 2011
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 240
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Jesus Christ; Stanton, Graham; Bible. N.T. Matthew › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Church history › Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600
• ISBNs: 9780567477545, 0567477541
• Resource ID: LLS:JSMTGSRLYCHR
• Resource Type: text.monograph.festschrift
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:09:17Z

About the Editors

Daniel M. Gurtner is an associate professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary in Minnesota. Among his publications are The Torn Veil: Matthew’s Exposition of the Death of Jesus and a commentary in the Evangelical Exegetical Commentary.

Joel Willitts is associate professor in biblical and theological Studies at North Park University and has a breadth of experience in both the Christian church and the academy. Joel has published books, essays, and journal articles in the area of New Testament studies, including Introduction to Messianic Judaism: Its Ecclesial Context and Biblical Foundations.

Richard A. Burridge is a dean of King’s College in London. His major study, What are the Gospels? A Comparison with Graeco-Roman Biography, has been widely acclaimed as a breakthrough in Gospel criticism. He is also the author of Four Gospels, One Jesus? A Symbolic Reading