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The original audience for the Gospel of Matthew included converts from Judaism who wrestled with how to be faithful to Jesus Christ under difficult circumstances in a changing world. The Gospel of Matthew became a first-aid manual for this church in the midst of a struggle. Thomas Long identifies th…
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Summary

The original audience for the Gospel of Matthew included converts from Judaism who wrestled with how to be faithful to Jesus Christ under difficult circumstances in a changing world. The Gospel of Matthew became a first-aid manual for this church in the midst of a struggle.

Thomas Long identifies this first audience and its faith within the social and religious context of the day and clarifies the structure of the Gospel. Providing examples of contemporary relevance, Long helps toda…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780664252571
ISBN-10:0664252575
Author:Thomas G. Long
Publisher:Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
Imprint:Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:348
Release Date:1 November 1997
Weight:467g
Dimensions:152mm x 229mm
Series:Westminster Bible Companion
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About The Author

Thomas G. Long

Thomas G. Long is Bandy Professor Emeritus of Preaching at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and is one of the most popular preachers in the United States today. He is the author of many books, including The Witness of Preaching, Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible, and The Good Funeral (cowritten with Thomas Lynch).

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