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This work uses literary (narrative) criticism to explore the world of the evangelist Matthew. The focus is on the plot of the Gospel story, with discussions of the storylines, Jesus’ speeches and journey, the disciples’ experiences, and the contemporary community. The book is a completely revised and enlarged version of the first edition. Two chapters have been added: one discussing the speeches...

compel humans to do his bidding (23:37; 26:37–45, 53).16 On the contrary, he calls humans to repentance in view of the gracious nearness of God’s kingly Rule (4:17). The upshot is that the conflict on which the plot of Matthew’s story turns is that between Jesus and Israel. Israel in Matthew comprises two larger groups: the Jewish crowds and their leaders. As the reader quickly discovers, until the passion the crowds are generally well-disposed toward Jesus. Jesus’ conflict with them is over whether
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