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Matthew 1–7: A Commentary on Matthew 1–7 is unavailable, but you can change that!

The birth narrative, the baptism and temptation of Jesus, the beginnings of his Galilean ministry, the Sermon on the Mount are all brilliantly illumined by Ulrich Luz’s expert textual- and historical-critical analysis and theological commentary. Luz brings special attention to the subsequent history of Christian appropriation of Matthew in homiletical and artistic interpretation, and addresses...

born-again or as “a formula, a token of recognition” of the Christian community of salvation.144 In no way does it reflect the situation of the circle of disciples. Its wording is open. Many people can find themselves in its formulations, because it does not prescribe to praying people what wishes, hopes, or views they must have. To that degree, not only does it presuppose grace by addressing God as it does; it is itself an expression of God’s grace and nearness. By including many people in its words,
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