The Gospel of Matthew in its Roman Imperial context / [print] edited by John Riches, David C. Sim. - London ; New York : T and T Clark International, [(c)2005. - viii, 202 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Early Christianity in context Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 276 . - Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; Early Christianity in context 276. .



Introduction Rome in apocalyptic and rabbinic literature Reluctant provincial: Josephus and the Roman empire in Jewish War Empire: theories, methods, models State of tension: Rome in the New Testament Rome in Matthew's eschatology 'Thus you will know them by their fruits': the Roman characters of the Gospel of Matthew Matthew's missionary strategy in colonial perspective Matthaean Christology in Roman imperial key: Matthew 1.1 Conclusions John Riches Philip F. Esler James S. McLaren Dennis C. Duling Peter Oakes David C. Sim Dorothy Jean Weaver John Riches Warren Carter - David C. Sim.



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