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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...

story of Matthew itself, two issues must yet be dealt with that have thus far been withheld from consideration, namely, the structure of Matthew’s Gospel and its view of the history of salvation. Matthew’s story of the life of Jesus unfolds in three broad segments or parts.131 To signal the beginning of each new part, Matthew employs a formula, or stereotyped phrase: “From that time on Jesus began to preach [to show his disciples]
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