Browsing Research Output by Subject "Matthew"
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Fulfilled through the prophets
(AOSIS, 2016)Matthew's use of plēróō to contextualise the Hebrew prophets validates his thesis that Jesus is the Christ, son of David, son of Abraham (1:1).1 To demonstrate this concept, this article examines seven of Matthew's fulfilment ... -
Jesus as healer in the Gospel of Matthew, part 1: methodology
(AOSIS, 2016)This exploration of the healing narratives in Matthew 8 and 9, guided by current scholarship in the fields of medical anthropology and social-scientific study of ancient Mediterranean culture, shows that when viewed in ... -
Matthew 5:17 and Matthew's community
(AOSIS, 2016)One of the central arguments in establishing the 'Christian-Jewish' nature of the Matthean community is the argument that Matthew's community was law observant. In particular, Matthew 5:17-19 is said to argue in favour of ... -
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 ...