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In this latest addition to the Two Horizons New Testament Commentary series, biblical scholar Jeannine Brown and theologian Kyle Roberts together illuminate the Gospel of Matthew for pastors, scholars, and serious students of Scripture. Including an original translation of the text along with section-by-section commentary, this volume features chapters on “thinking theologically with Matthew”...

From the beginning of his Gospel, Matthew gives prominence to the theme of gentile inclusion. The four women at the front of the genealogy (1:3, 5, 6) are gentiles who have been included in the life of Israel. The Magi (2:1–12) are the first gentile characters in the story of Jesus. They respond positively to Jesus the Messiah by worshiping him (2:2, 11), foreshadowing other gentiles of faith who will populate Matthew’s story of Jesus (e.g., 8:5–13; 15:21–28; 27:19). These significant intimations
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