Browsing by Subject "Sermon on the Mount"
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Die betekenis van geregtigheid (dikaiosune) in Matteus : 'n openbaringshistoriese studie
(North-West University, 2012)The word δηθαηνζύλε occurs 92 times in 86 verses in the Greek New Testament. With regard to the four gospels, its incidence is the highest (70%) in Matthew. Among the other synoptic writers, only Luke uses it, and only ... -
A contextualised reading of Matthew 6:22-23: 'Your eye is the lamp of your body'
(OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)For the modern reader the logion ‘The eye is the lamp of the body’ is puzzling. While most scholars concur that it has something to do with greed and envy, they often fail to explain this correlation between inner attitudes ... -
The foundational statement in Matthew 5:17-20 on the continuing validity of the law
(APSIS, 2011)The statement of Jesus in Matthew 5:17-20 forms a pivotal point of Matthew’s teaching on the law. Yet, some scholars argue that these verses reveal a strong Jewish character, with eclectic layers of traditions that even ... -
Matthew’s Sitz im Leben and the emphasis on the Torah
(Fakulteit Teologie, Universiteit van die Vrystaat, 2012)The role of the Torah is the subject of a full scale discussion in the first Gospel. This article investigates the socio-historical setting that produced this text with such an emphasis on Torah observance. To address these ... -
The Torah in Matthew: still valid, yet to be interpreted alternatively
(AOSIS, 2016)It seems that Matthew intentionally emphasises the importance of the Torah for his community. He highlights Jesus' high regard for the continuing validity of the Torah. However, he demonstrates that Jesus interpreted the ...