Description: The Evolution of the Gospel: A New Translation of the First Gospel with Commentary and Introductory Essay Powell, J. Enoch Product Overview Many biblical scholars believe that the Gospel of Matthew was written after those of Mark and Luke. In this controversial book, an eminent politician who is also a distinguished classical scholar refutes this idea, using textual and literary criticism to assert that the Gospel of Matthew preceded the other gospels. Translating and analysing the original Greek source, Powell proceeds to concentrate upon the text of Matthew, as being the earliest form of the gospel that we possess, and to demonstrate how its peculiar characteristics can best be accounted for as being the result of insertions and manipulations, often theologically motivated. Powell argues that the Gospel of Matthew represents an attempted compromise between a pro-gentile book and a critical revision of that book produced for the judaising wing of the early Church, and that material intended to appeal to the followers of John the Baptist was also introduced. The Gospel of Matthew, though given the form of consecutive narrative, is, says Powell, essentially a theological debate carried on by means of allegory: was Jesus the Son of God or a Davidic king? Read more Details Publisher : Yale University Press; First Edition (October 26, 1994) Language : English Hardcover : 256 pages ISBN-10 : 0300054211 ISBN-13 : 17 Item Weight : 1.37 pounds Dimensions : 6.5 x 1 x 9.75 inches Best Sellers Rank: #3,652,689 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #15,013 in New Testament Bible Study (Books) #15,013 in New Testament Bible Study (Books) Customer Reviews: 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 14 ratings We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 0300054211
ISBN10: 0300054211
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Book Title: Evolution of the Gospel : a Commentary on the First Gospel, with Commentary and Introductory Essay
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication Year: 1994
Item Height: 0.9 in
Topic: Biblical Studies / New Testament
Genre: Religion
Item Weight: 22.1 Oz
Author: J. Enoch Powell
Item Length: 9.2 in
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Hardcover
