WORD
BIBLICAL
COMMENTARY
VOLUME 33A
Matthew 1–13
DONALD A. HAGNER
General Editors
David A. Hubbard
Glenn W. Barker†
Old Testament Editor
John D. W. Watts
New Testament Editor
Ralph P. Martin
WORD BOOKS, PUBLISHER • DALLAS, TEXAS
Matthew 1–13
Copyright © 1993 by Word, Incorporated
All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the publishers.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Main entry under title:
Word biblical commentary.
Includes bibliographies.
1. Bible—Commentaries—Collected works.
BS491.2.W67 220.7´7 81-71768
ISBN 0-8499-0232-0 (v. 33A) AACR2
The author’s own translation of the Scripture text appears in italic type under the heading Translation.
The Papias Tradition concerning Matthew
Oral Tradition in the Gospel of Matthew
Matthew’s Use of the Old Testament
The Genre and Purpose of Matthew
The Original Readers of Matthew
The Sitz Im Leben (“Life Setting”) of Matthew’s Community
TEXT AND COMMENTARY
The Birth and Infancy Narratives (1:1–2:23)
The Ancestry of Jesus (1:1–17)
The Birth and Naming of Jesus (1:18–25)
The Magi Worship the Newborn King (2:1–12)
The Massacre of the Innocents and the Flight to Egypt (2:13–23)
The Preparation for the Ministry (3:1–4:11)
The Baptism of Jesus (3:13–17)
The Temptation of Jesus (4:1–11)
Jesus Begins His Ministry in Galilee (4:12–17)
The Calling of the Disciples (4:18–22)
The Ministry of Jesus Encapsulated (4:23–25)
The First Discourse: The Sermon on the Mount (5:1–7:29)
The Setting of the Sermon (5:1–2)
The Foundation of Righteous Living: The Beatitudes (5:3–12)
The Essence of Discipleship: Salt and Light (5:13–16)
The Main Body of the Sermon (5:17–7:12)
The Relation between the Old and the New Righteousness (5:17–48)
Continuity with the Old (5:17–20)
The Surpassing of the Old: The Six Antitheses (5:21–48)
On Loving One’s Enemies (5:43–48)
Outward vs. Inward Righteousness (6:1–18)
Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (6:5–15)
On the Right Way to Pray: “The Lord’s Prayer” (6:7–15)
Serving God Rather Than Wealth (6:19–24)
The Disciple and Anxiety (6:25–34)
Various Teachings and the Golden Rule (7:1–12)
Discernment in Proclaiming the Gospel (7:6)
The False and the Genuine (7:15–23)
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About Word Biblical Commentary, Volume 33A: Matthew 1–13One of the most detailed and thorough treatments of Matthew ever written, Donald Hagner’s commentary addresses the relationship of Matthew to Luke and Mark, examines the major issues for interpreting Matthew, and provides an fresh translation based on engagement with the book’s textual history. Focusing on interpretation and message of Jesus’ kingdom, Hagner draws out illuminating theological themes, applying them to contemporary life. |
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