Meeting St. Matthew Today: Understanding the Man, His Mission, and His Message - Softcover

Harrington SJ, Daniel J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 082942914X ISBN 13: 9780829429145

Publisher: Loyola University Press,U.S., 2010

Synopsis

In Meeting St. Matthew Today, preeminent biblical scholar Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, helps laypeople understand the riches of Matthew's Gospel. This quick-moving yet insightful book provides a thoughtful and non-threatening introduction to the Evangelist and his message. Special attention is given to a narrative analysis of Matthew's Gospel, including key concepts and themes that develop as the story unfolds. The closing chapter of the book includes three brief lessons based on lectionary readings of St. Matthew.

About this title

About the Author

Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, is professor of New Testament at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. He has served as the general editor of New Testament Abstracts since 1972. Fr. Harrington is the author of more than 40 books, including Meeting St. Paul Today and Meeting St. Luke Today (Loyola Press).

From the Back Cover

A Concise, Relevant, and Respectful Presentation of Matthew's Gospel

Technical biblical scholarship can come across as cumbersome to read, irrelevant to our daily lives, and sometimes even threatening to our faith. In Meeting St. Matthew Today, preeminent biblical scholar Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, charts a different course, helping us uncover the unique riches of this Gospel while showing us how St. Matthew's message can shape our lives and love for Christ.
This quick-moving yet insightful book provides a thoughtful introduction to the Evangelist and his Gospel, with special attention given to a narrative analysis of Matthew--including key concepts and themes that develop as the Gospel unfolds. The closing chapter of the book includes three brief lessons based on lectionary readings of St. Matthew.

From the Inside Flap

A Concise, Relevant, and Respectful Presentation of Matthew's Gospel

Technical biblical scholarship can come across as cumbersome to read, irrelevant to our daily lives, and sometimes even threatening to our faith. In Meeting St. Matthew Today, preeminent biblical scholar Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, charts a different course, helping us uncover the unique riches of this Gospel while showing us how St. Matthew's message can shape our lives and love for Christ.
This quick-moving yet insightful book provides a thoughtful introduction to the Evangelist and his Gospel, with special attention given to a narrative analysis of Matthew--including key concepts and themes that develop as the Gospel unfolds. The closing chapter of the book includes three brief lessons based on lectionary readings of St. Matthew.

Edition details

• Publisher: Loyola University Press,U.S.
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 082942914X
• ISBN 13: 9780829429145
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144