Conflict in the miracle stories : a socio-exegetical study of Matthew 8 and 9 / Evert-Jan Vledder.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vledder, Evert-Jan, author.

Series:

Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 152.

Library of New Testament studies.

Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 152

Library of New Testament studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Matthew, VIII-IX--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (277 p.)

Place of Publication:

Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, [1997]

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

Matthew's Gospel is a witness to conflicting interests. The leaders of Israel are part of the so-called 'retainer class', who pursue their own interests by promoting the interests of the Roman rulers. Jesus (and the Matthaean community), on the contrary, acts on behalf of the marginalized in society. Jesus challenges the underlying values of the leaders who, contrary to what is expected, do not forgive and act mercifully. The leaders try to resolve the conflict negatively by labelling Jesus as possessed by the devil. At the same time, the conflict spirals onward: the Matthaean community is cal

Contents:

Cover; Editorial Board; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter 1 CONFLICT IN THE MIRACLE STORIES INADEQUATELY EXPLAINED; Chapter 2 CONFLICT THEORY; Chapter 3 THE SOCIAL LOCATION OF THE MATTHEAN COMMUNITY; Chapter 4 EXEGESIS OF MATTHEW 8 AND 9 IN THE LIGHT OF CONFLICT THEORY; Chapter 5 TYING UP THE LOOSE ENDS; Bibliography; Index of References; Index of Authors

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [254]-266) and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-283-20135-6

9786613201355

0-567-63715-8

OCLC:

741691051