Matthew within Judaism : Israel and the Nations in the First Gospel (Paperback)

"This collection of essays by leading scholars addresses key issues regarding the Gospel of Matthew as a Second Temple Jewish text. The volume problematizes the bidirectionality of central issues related to Matthew within Second Temple Judaism, on the one hand, and Israel and the nations in Matthew, on the other. Chapters are arranged topically and focus on institutions and law, ethnicity, allies and opponents, purity and eschatology, and reception history"--

ln this collection of essays, leading New Testament scholars reassess the reciprocal relationship between Matthew and Second Temple Judaism. While some contributions explore the characterization of Jesus, his allies and opponents, and Jews and gentiles, others examine the portrayal of the temple and its destruction, law, and ritual. Each study sheds light on Matthew's place within Judaism, and the volume opens up fresh directions for New Testament studies.