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<p>List of Illustrations xiii</p> <p>Series Editors’ Preface xvi</p> <p>Preface xviii</p> <p>Abbreviations xxi</p> <p><b>Introduction 1</b></p> <p>Matthew among the Gospels: A ‘Harmonious and Gentle Fullness’ 1</p> <p>The Approach of This Commentary 4</p> <p>The First Gospel as the Church’s Gospel 9</p> <p>The Gospel with the Human Face 12</p> <p>Key Interpreters across the Centuries 14</p> <p>Matthew’s Gospel in the Arts and Literature 27</p> <p>The Afterlife of Matthew the Evangelist 31</p> <p>Note on References in the Commentary 37</p> <p>Note on Biographies and Glossary 37</p> <p><b>Matthew 1 38</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 38</p> <p>The Interpretations 39</p> <p>The Title (1:1) 40</p> <p>The Genealogy (1:2–17) 41</p> <p>The Annunciation to Joseph (1:18–25) 46</p> <p><b>Matthew 2 53</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 53</p> <p>The Interpretations 54</p> <p>The Magi (2:1–12) 54</p> <p>The Flight into Egypt (2:13–15) 64</p> <p>The Slaughter of the Innocents (2:16–18) 67</p> <p>From Egypt to Nazareth (2:19–23) 71</p> <p><b>Matthew 3 74</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 74</p> <p>The Interpretations 75</p> <p>John the Baptist’s Ministry (3:1–6) 75</p> <p>The Preaching of John (3:7–12) 79</p> <p>The Baptism of Jesus (3:13–17) 81</p> <p><b>Matthew 4 88</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 88</p> <p>The Interpretations 89</p> <p>The Temptation (4:1–11) 89</p> <p>To ‘Galilee of the Gentiles’ (4:12–17) 95</p> <p>Four Disciples Called (4:18–22) 96</p> <p><b>The Sermon on the Mount: An Overview 99</b></p> <p>Contested Meaning 101</p> <p>A Sermon for All Christians 102</p> <p>Apologetic and Polemical Use 103</p> <p>The Sermon’s Radical Demands 105</p> <p><b>Matthew 5 107</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 107</p> <p>The Interpretations 108</p> <p>Jesus Ascends the Mountain (5:1–2) 108</p> <p>The Beatitudes (5:3–12) 110</p> <p>Salt and Light (5:13–16) 119</p> <p>Fulfilling the Law and the Prophets (5:17–48) 121</p> <p><b>Matthew 6–7 130</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 130</p> <p>The Interpretations 131</p> <p>Practicing Piety (6:1–8, 16–18) 131</p> <p>Our Father (6:9–15) 133</p> <p>Other Teachings (6:19–7:12) 140</p> <p>Conclusion to the Sermon (7:13–27) 145</p> <p><b>Matthew 8–9 150</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 150</p> <p>The Interpretations 152</p> <p>A Triad of Healings (8:1–17) 152</p> <p>Crossing the Sea and Calming the Storm (8:18–27) 159</p> <p>Two Gadarene Demoniacs (8:28–34) 162Controversy in Christ’s Own City (9:1–17) 164</p> <p>Another Cluster of Miracles (9:18–34) 167</p> <p><b>Matthew 10 170</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 170</p> <p>The Interpretations 171</p> <p>Introducing the Twelve (10:1–4) 171</p> <p>Commissioning the Twelve (10:5–15) 173</p> <p>Warning of Persecution (10:16–33) 177</p> <p>Not Peace but a Sword (10:34–36) 179</p> <p>Demands and Rewards (10:37–42) 180</p> <p><b>Matthew 11–12 181</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 181</p> <p>The Interpretations 182</p> <p>John and Jesus (11:2–19) 182</p> <p>Rejection in Local Cities (11:20–24) 186</p> <p>The ‘Johannine Thunderbolt’ (11:25–30) 188</p> <p>Growing Opposition (12:1–14) 191</p> <p>Jesus the Gentle Servant (12:15–21) 192</p> <p>Jesus and Beelzebul (12:22–37) 193</p> <p>The Sign of Jonah (12:38–45) 198</p> <p>Mothers,Sisters, and Brothers (12:46–50) 200</p> <p><b>Matthew 13 203</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 203</p> <p>The Interpretations 205</p> <p>Teaching from a Boat (13:1–2) 206</p> <p>The Sower and Its Interpretation (13:3–9, 18–23) 207</p> <p>The Purpose of Parables (13:10–17, 34–35) 210</p> <p>The Wheat and Tares and Its Interpretation (13:24–30, 36–43) 212</p> <p>The Mustard Seed and the Leaven (13:31–33) 215</p> <p>Three More Kingdom Parables (13:44–50) 217</p> <p>The Wise Householder (13:51–52) 222</p> <p>Rejection in Christ’s Own Country (13:53–58) 223</p> <p><b>Matthew 14–15 225</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 225</p> <p>The Interpretations 227</p> <p>The Death of the Baptist (14:1–12) 227</p> <p>Two Miraculous Feedings (14:13–21; 15:32–39) 232</p> <p>Walking on the Water (14:22–33) 236</p> <p>Dispute Over Handwashing (15:1–20) 239</p> <p>The Canaanite Woman and Her Daughter (15:21–28) 242</p> <p><b>Matthew 16 246</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 246</p> <p>The Interpretations 247</p> <p>The Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees (16:1–12) 247</p> <p>Peter’s Confession (16:13–20) 248</p> <p>Taking Up the Cross (16:21–28) 259</p> <p><b>Matthew 17 262</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 262</p> <p>The Interpretations 263</p> <p>The Transfiguration (17:1–13) 263</p> <p>The Exorcism of the Son (17:14–20) 272</p> <p>The Coin in the Fish’s Mouth (17:24–27) 276</p> <p><b>Matthew 18 279</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 279</p> <p>The Interpretations 280</p> <p>Children and the Kingdom (18:1–9) 280</p> <p>The Lost Sheep (18:10–14) 283</p> <p>Forgiveness and Community Discipline (18:15–20) 286</p> <p>The Unmerciful Servant (18:21–35) 290</p> <p><b>Matthew 19–20 293</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 293</p> <p>The Interpretations 294</p> <p>Marriage,Divorce, and Eunuchs (19:1–12) 294</p> <p>The Rich Youth (19:16–30) 298</p> <p>The Workers in the Vineyard (20:1–16) 301</p> <p>The Mother of the Sons of Zebedee (20:20–28) 305</p> <p>Two Blind Men at Jericho (20:29–34) 307</p> <p><b>Matthew 21–22 309</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 309</p> <p>The Interpretations 310</p> <p>The King’s Humble Entry (21:1–11) 310</p> <p>The Temple Incident (21:12–17) 316</p> <p>Jesus and the Fig Tree (21:18–22) 318</p> <p>The Two Sons (21:28–32) 319</p> <p>The Vineyard Tenants (21:33–46) 320</p> <p>The Marriage Feast (22:1–14) 322</p> <p>A Series of Debates (22:15–46) 325</p> <p><b>Matthew 23 332</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 332</p> <p>The Interpretations 334</p> <p>Woes against the Scribes and Pharisees (23:1–36) 334</p> <p>A Lament for Jerusalem (23:37–39) 345</p> <p><b>Matthew 24–25 348</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 348</p> <p>The Interpretations 350</p> <p>Jesus Leaves the Temple (24:1–2) 350</p> <p>From the Birthpangs to the Parousia (24:3–31) 350</p> <p>A Call to Watchfulness (24:32–51) 359</p> <p>The Wise and Foolish Virgins (25:1–13) 363</p> <p>The Talents (25:14–30) 368</p> <p>The Judgment of the Nations (25:31–46) 370</p> <p><b>Matthew 26–27 376</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 376</p> <p>The Interpretations 377</p> <p>From Plot to Arrest (26:1–56) 380</p> <p>The Two Trials (26:57–27:31) 386</p> <p>The Crucifixion of the Messiah (27:32–56) 403</p> <p>The Burial (27:57–66) 410</p> <p><b>Matthew 28 413</b></p> <p>Ancient Literary Context 413</p> <p>The Interpretations 414</p> <p>The Discovery of the Tomb (28:1–8) 414</p> <p>Grasping Christ’s Feet (28:9–10) 419</p> <p>Bribing the Guards (28:11–15) 419</p> <p>The Encounter on the Mountain (28:16–20) 420</p> <p>Biographies and Glossary 426</p> <p>Bibliography 446</p> <p>Index of Biblical References 490</p> <p>Index 510</p>

<p>“Overall, the commentary represents an impressive collection of select aspects of reception, relating to individual motifs as well as to various intertextual lines of connection that have been drawn, or even to broader interpretive traditions. Boxall’s commentary is recommended to those who desire a first access to the reception history of Matthew’s Gospel or to those who seek a supplement to other works on the subject.” - <b>Biblische Notizen</b> 194 (2022)</p>

<p><b>Ian Boxall</b> is Associate Professor of New Testament, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. His previous works include <i>Discovering Matthew</i> (2014) and <i>Patmos in the Reception History of the Apocalypse</i> (2013).

<p><b>The reception of the Gospel of Matthew over</b> <p><b>two millennia: commentary and interpretation</b> <p><i>Matthew Through the Centuries</i> offers an overview of the reception history of one of the most prominent gospels in Christian worship. Examining the reception of Matthew from the perspectives of a wide range of interpreters, from Origen and Hilary of Poitiers to Mary Cornwallis and Bob Marley, this insightful commentary explains the major trends in various ecclesial, historical, and cultural contexts. Focusing on characteristically Matthean features, detailed chapter-by-chapter commentary highlights diverse receptions and interpretations of the gospel. Broad exploration of areas such as liturgy, literature, drama, film, hymnody, political discourse, and visual art illustrates the enormous impact Matthew continues to have on Judeo–Christian civilization. <p>Known as "the Church's Gospel" Matthew's text has been the subject of apologetic and theological controversy for hundreds of years. It has been seen as justification for political and ecclesial status quo and as a path to radical discipleship. Matthew has influenced divergent political, spiritual, and cultural figures such as Saint Francis of Assisi, John Ruskin, Leo Tolstoy, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Mahatma Gandhi. Matthew's interest in ecclesiology provides early structures of ecclesial life, such as the resolution of community disputes, communal prayer, and liturgical prescriptions for the Eucharist and baptism. <p>A significant addition to the acclaimed Wiley Blackwell Bible Commentaries series<i>, Matthew Through the Centuries</i> is an indispensable resource for both students and experts in areas including religious and biblical studies, literature, history, politics, and those interested in the influence of the Bible on Western culture.

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