The mind behind the Gospels
By: Herbert W. Basser.
Series: Reference library of Jewish intellectual history
Publisher: Academic Studies Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 377
ISBN-13: 9781934843338; 9781934843345
Subjects: Bible. -- N.T. -- Matthew -- Commentaries; Rabbinical literature -- Relation to the New Testament
Description: "Basser, using a hitherto unpublished translation by P. Zaas, gives us a verse-by-verse commentary to the first half of the Gospel in his study of Matthew through the lens of Jewish texts. These texts, skillfully interpreted by the author, illuminate the powerful poetry and mystery behind much of the Gospel's genius. Basser shows how Jewish idioms and artistry move the speeches, story, and figure of Jesus from a Jewish preacher to a Gentile savior. Each chapter of commentary contains a preliminary discussion and the book is introduced by a scholarly yet accessible preface and introduction."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: v. 1. A commentary to Matthew 1-14