Matthew: Understanding the Bible Commentary Series

Matthewreveals how the disciple named Matthew delivered five main teaching emphases that simultaneously provided the early church a rich and complete understanding of Jesus' sayings and demonstrated how he fulfilled many messianic prophecies.

The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps readers navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The contributors tackle the task of interpretation using the full range of critical methodologies and practices, yet they do so as people of faith who hold the text in the highest regard. Pastors, teachers, and lay people alike will cherish the truth found in this commentary series.