Matthew: An Introduction and Commentary Volume 1

By R.T. France and The Revd RT France

Book Overview

The visit of the Magi, the Sermon on the Mount, the Great Commission: these are only a few of the well-known passages in Matthew's Gospel. Yet it begins with a list of unknown names and apparently irrelevant 'begettings'. The early church may have placed Matthew first in the New Testament because it provides a Christian perspective on the relation between the church and the Jews, an issue that is still important today. R. T. France tackles this and other key issues in the Gospel with clarity, reliability and relevance.The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series.The Tyndale New Testament commentaries are designed to help the reader of the Bible understand what the text says and what it means. The Introduction to each book gives a concise but thorough treatment of its authorship, date, original setting and purpose. Following a structural Analysis, the Commentary takes the book section by section, drawing out its main themes, and also comments on individual verses and problems of interpretation. Additional Notes provide fuller discussion of particular difficulties. The goal throughout is to explain the true meaning of the Bible and make its message plain.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830842314
• ISBN13: 9780830842315
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Recent Purchase

The book I ordered was exactly as described and delivery was even faster than promised.

Good commentary

Though all the commentaries in this series are not equal, this is very good. His exposition of Ch.24 is well argued, even if you don't agree with his conclusions.