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NT314 Book Study: The Gospel of Matthew in Its Jewish Context is unavailable, but you can change that!

This course from distinguished New Testament professor Dr. Craig Evans discusses the original context in which Matthew wrote his Gospel, as well as his purpose for writing. Matthew wrote for those still connected to the synagogue, answering questions based upon their Jewish context. Dr. Evans takes you from the ancient context of Matthew’s Gospel to applications for today.

He’s not suggesting that these five unusual women are all sinners. Ruth really isn’t; neither is Mary. And in a sense, even Bathsheba is more of a victim of David’s promiscuity and murderous intentions. No, Mary is innocent, so is Ruth, maybe is Bathsheba. Tamar is justifiably desperate, and even Rahab has a change of heart and repents. No, what holds these five women in common is that they face very uncertain circumstances, and God was able to work through them His own purposes. Despite human frailties