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In this article, I examine whether the notion of covenantal nomism is applicable to the Gospel of Matthew. I survey several key concepts of covenantal nomism in Matthew to see how they function in the presentation of the story of Jesus. Then 1 discuss two equally binding terms in Matthew's soteriology: Torah and its hermeneutics by Jesus. I will show how Matthew significantly alters the terms of covenantal nomism and articulates a soteriology that is still thoroughly anchored in Jewish roots and yet distinctively shaped by the teaching of Jesus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the Davidic key for counting the generations in Matthew 1:17. Topics covered include the debate over the issue of whether Matthew miscounted the number of generations from Abraham to Jesus Christ, the question of why Matthew presents the patrilineal genealogy for a Messiah that was born of the Virgin Mary, and the role of King David in the solution of this enigma.

The article analyzes the meaning of the massacre of infants in Bethlehem, as ordered by King Herod, detailed in the Gospel of Matthew. According to the author, there has been some debate on whether the infanticide really took place, given that no corroborating account of the incident exists elsewhere. He asserts that whether it happened or not is unimportant and that the focus should be on why Matthew told of the event. He argues that it is Matthew's way of criticizing imperial power.

The article examines the infancy narrative in the Book of Matthew, chapters 1-2. It claims that the chapters are organized around three chiasms that build on and advance the foundational themes in the genealogy. It cites the work by Raymond E. Brown titled "The Birth of the Messiah," which tackled the issue. It presents the opinion of Kristel Stendahl on the literary structure of the two chapters.

The article provides an analysis on the literary composition in the Gospel of Matthew chapter six, verse one to six and chapter 16, verse 16 to 18. It examines the text in the chapters from a different critical perspective to illuminate the performativity, alterity, and intentionality in the passages. It also presents a comparative analysis concerning the theory of asceticism in Matthew, in chapter four of Macabees, and in the Songs of the Sabbath Sacrifice.

The author comments on the Matthean advise "When You Pray, Go into Your ταμεĩoν" (Matthew 6:6), as one that contrasts to the public display of prayer. He argues that the statement does not reflect rural Palestinian practice. He mentions different interpretations of the Greek word referring to the place where prayer is supposed to happen wherein one claims that prayer happens in the inner room/storeroom and another one calls it a secret room.

The article discusses two opposing interpretations of the gospel of Matthew 25:25 where the death of Jesus is attributed to the Jewish people. The author states that the traditional interpretation has viewed the Jewish people as collectively guilty for Jesus's death. The author states that by describing Jesus's death in terms of innocent blood, the Jewish people, by an ironic twist, are saved by the blood of Jesus.

Discusses violence in the context of the gospel of Matthew. Analysis of the portrayal of Jesus and his disciples as victims of violence; Christian responses to violence, including avoidance or plight and prayer; Endings for doers of violence.

Analyzes the historical account and the chronology regarding the birthdate of Jesus Christ. Discussion on the writings of Saint Matthew and Saint Luke in the New Testament Bible regarding the account of Jesus' birth in conjunction with the rule of Publius Sulpicius Quirinius, a Roman legate to Syria; Historical and theological basis of the gospel relating to the birth of Christ.

Opposes some claims concerning the social setting on the gospel of Matthew in the New Testament Bible. Discussion on the contention that Saint Matthew wrote the gospel for a Law-observant Jewish sect; Details on some Jewish practices; Perspective of Matthew on the observance of Torah.

The article analyzes various interpretations of the New Testament Gospel of Matthew, focusing on its depiction and engagement with the two societies of Gentiles and Jewish Christians. The relationship of Matthew to the first-century Palestinian Judaism is addressed. Matthew's relationship to the Gentile world is examined. Matthew's conception of the Gentile mission is also addressed.

Focuses on a study which offered source-critical contribution to the examination of the Matthew 2:1-12 in the New Testament of the Bible. Various interpretation on the motif of the narrative in the verses; Discussion on the way the narrative is presented; Herod and the Magi blending in the narrative.

Analyses the different interpretations of the statement `I have come' of Jesus Christ in Matthew's gospel. Understanding of the audience on the statement; Significance of the action and teaching of Jesus; Discipleship of the statement.

Presents a critique of the Bible's Matthew 1:16. References to Mary and Joseph; Pattern of support for features of the Syriac readings; Originality of the text of Matthew 1:16.

Presents a critique of the New Testament's book of Matthew, Chapter 22, Verse 40. Description of the double commandment of love; Rabbinic formulation and Matthean usage; Tensions in Matthew and the problem of interpretation; Text in the perspective of cognitive dissonance.

The article focuses on the Lord's Prayer in the Bible's Book of Matthew, chapter 6, in light of speech act theory and the social meaning of the prayer's ritual to it audience. The author argues for the prayer's evocation of the audience's previous liturgical experience and its importance to the prayer. Topics include the social effects of ritual according to biblical scholar Tom Driver, the aspect of time in the prayer, and the role of community in the prayer's reception and meaning.

Presents an interpretation of the passion narratives of Matthew in the New Testament. Comparison of Matthew's narratives of the circumstances leading to the death of John the Baptist and Jesus; Matthew's anticipation of the passion narrative; Matthew's characterization of Jesus and presentation of his teachings; Matthew's conception of the life of Christian missionaries.

The article examines the unity and theme of Matthew 7:1-12 in the Bible. Topics addressed include the relationship of Matthew 7:1-12 to the body of the Sermon on the Mount, minatory admonition on judging, admonition about reforming others when in greater need of reformation oneself, and a thematic translation of Matthew 7:1-12.

Examines the relation of Matthew's presentation of genealogy and the Davidic title with the rest of the narrative in the Bible. Issues addressed by readers of the genealogy; Genealogy as a construction of the narrative ideology consistently followed by Matthew throughout the birth narrative; Subversion of the textuality of Davidic messianism which revises Jewish history.

Examines the metaphor of the shepherd and sheep in the New Testament's Gospel of Matthew. Relationship between Ezekiel 34 and the Matthean shepherd metaphor; Comparison of crowds with sheep not having a shepherd in Matthew 9:36; Sending of disciples only to the lost sheep of the House of Israel in Matthew 10:6.

Discusses the role of the crowds in the Gospel of Matthew in the biblical New Testament. Lack of consensus among scholars regarding the role and characteristics of the crowds in the story; Identification of associations which form around the crowds; Explication of the understandings of the crowds' functions.

Focuses on the 23rd chapter of the Book of Matthew in the New Testament of the Bible. Seven woe oracles; Charges of hypocrisy and blindness against the scribes and Pharisees; Example of religious polemic.

Examines the structure of the Gospel of the Book of Matthew in the New Testament. F.J. Matera's analysis of the plot of the Gospel; Author's analysis of the Gospel; Kernels of the plot; Identification of kernels; Merits of Matera's approach to Matthew; Focus on the kernels, satellites and narrative blocks of the Gospel's plot.

Examines the narrative implications of gar in Matthew. Gar in the synoptics; Use of the particle gar.

Features the book `Treasures New and Old: Recent Contributions to Matthean Studies,' a collection of essays edited by David R. Bauer and Mark Allan Powell.