Crowe The Obedient Son

Deuteronomy and Christology in the Gospel of Matthew
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-3-11-027991-7
Verlag: De Gruyter
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, Band 188, 294 Seiten

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It has often been observed that Jesus’ filial obedience is an important Matthean theme. In this work the author argues that the articulation of Jesus as Son of God in Matthew is significantly influenced by the Deuteronomic concept of obedient sonship.
After noting the complexities of Matthew’s use of Scripture – including the subtle ways he engages texts – Deuteronomy’s pervasive influence in ancient Judaism and Christianity is considered. It is argued that the requirement of Israel’s covenantal obedience as God’s son(s) is a major concern in Deuteronomy, as well as in other Jewish and Christian texts that appear to echo Deuteronomy. Indeed, it is argued that a pattern can be detected in which the sonship of Israel is invoked either to summon Israel to obedience, or to rebuke the nation for disobedience.
The author concludes that the necessity of Israel’s obedient sonship is an important part of Matthew’s interpretive milieu that derives ultimately from Deuteronomy, and our understanding of Matthean Christology is greatly enhanced when viewed in this context. This study may further help us understand why Matthew’s concern with obedient sonship applies not only to Jesus uniquely, but also to the early Christian community.

Zielgruppe

Academics, Libraries, Institutes

Autoren/Hrsg.

Crowe, Brandon D.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Bibelwissenschaften Neues Testament: Exegese, Geschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Acknowledgements;5
2;Abbreviations;7
3;Introduction;11
4;Chapter One: Methodology and Approach;16
4.1;1.1 Matthew and the Old Testament;16
4.2;1.2 Understanding the Old Testament in Matthew;33
4.3;1.3 Limitations and Focus;42
4.4;1.4 Summary;47
5;Chapter Two: The Circulation and Use of Deuteronomy in Ancient Judaism and Christianity;49
5.1;2.1 Text of Deuteronomy;50
5.2;2.2 Use of Deuteronomy: Jewish Literature;60
5.3;2.3 Use of Deuteronomy: Christian Literature;84
5.4;2.4 Summary and Conclusions;96
6;Chapter Three: Sonship and Obedience in Deuteronomy;98
6.1;3.1 The Importance of Deuteronomy;98
6.2;3.2 Exegesis of Deuteronomy;108
6.3;3.3 Filial Themes;123
6.4;3.4 Summary and Conclusions;126
7;Chapter Four: Sonship and Obedience in Ancient Jewish and Christian Literature;128
7.1;4.1 Sonship and Obedience: Old Testament;129
7.2;4.2 Sonship and Obedience: Later Jewish Literature;146
7.3;4.3 Sonship and Obedience: Early Christian Literature;161
7.4;4.4 Summary and Conclusions;166
8;Chapter Five: Deuteronomic Sonship in Matthew, Part 1: Strong and Likely Allusions;168
8.1;5.1 Strong Allusion(s): Matthew 4:1-11;169
8.2;5.2 Likely Allusions;176
8.3;5.3 Summary;190
9;Chapter Six: Deuteronomic Sonship in Matthew, Part 2: Significant Possibilities (Matthew 3, 17);191
9.1;6.1 Matthew 3.15-17;191
9.2;6.2 Matthew 17.1-21;211
9.3;6.3 Summary: Matthew 3, 17;218
10;Chapter Seven: Deuteronomic Sonship in Matthew, Part 3: Possible Allusions;219
10.1;7.1 Matthew 1.20;219
10.2;7.2 Matthew 12.46-50;223
10.3;7.3 Matthew 21.28-22.14;225
10.4;7.4 Comprehensive Summary and Conclusions;233
11;Chapter Eight: Conclusions;235
11.1;8.1 Summary and Implications: Chapters 1-4;235
11.2;8.2 Summary and Implications: Chapters 5-7;237
11.3;8.3 Suggestions for Further Study;238
11.4;8.4 Concluding Synthesis;239
12;Bibliography;241
13;Index of Biblical and Ancient References;275
14;Index of Modern Authors;289

Über Autor(innen)

Brandon D. Crowe, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, PA, USA.