Metaphor and the portrayal of the cause(s) of sin and evil in the Gospel of Matthew / by Judith V. Stack.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stack, Judith V., author.

Series:

Biblical interpretation series ; 182.

Biblical interpretation series, 0928-0731 ; volume 182

Standardized Title:

Metaphorical portrayals of the causes of sin and evil in the Gospel of Matthew

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Matthew--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. Matthew.

Sin--Biblical teaching.

Sin.

Good and evil--Biblical teaching.

Good and evil.

Metaphor in the Bible.

Physical Description:

ix, 219 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2020]

Summary:

"Metaphor and the Portrayal of the Cause(s) of Sin and Evil in the Gospel of Matthew traces the range and significance of metaphors used in Matthew for the origin and sin and evil and their congruence with key texts of the Second Temple milieu. While traditional theology has often sought to pinpoint a single cause of sin and evil, Matthew's use of a spectrum of metaphors undermines theologically reductionist approaches and opens up a rich range of ways for conceiving of and talking about the cause of sin and evil. Ultimately, the use of metaphor (necessary to discussions of sin) destabilizes foundationalist theologies of sin, and any theology of sin must grapple with the inherently tensive nature of metaphorical language"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

Part 1: The Question of Whence Sin and Evil in the Texts of Matthew's Milieu

Diversity and consistency in the texts of Matthew's milieu

Enochic literature

4 Ezra

2 Baruch

Sirach

Qumran texts

Conclusion on texts of Matthew's milieu

Part 2: The Portrayal of the Causes of Sin and Evil in the Gospel of Matthew

Review of previous scholarship

Exegesis of the portrayal of the causes of sin and evil in Matthew

Metaphors for the cause of sin

Genetic and familial metaphors for the cause of sin

Satanic activity as a cause of sin

Conclusion on causes of sin and evil in the Gospel of Matthew

Summary

Conclusion: The significance of metaphorical dynamics in portraying the causes of sin and evil for the theology of Matthew's Gospel.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral)--Princeton Theological Seminary, 2013, under the title: The metaphorical portrayals of the causes of sin and evil in the Gospel of Matthew.

Other Format:

Online version: Stack, Judith V. Metaphor and the portrayal of the cause(s) of sin and evil in the Gospel of Matthew

ISBN:

9789004418844

9004418849

OCLC:

1117555414