Matthew: Evangelist & Teacher

Matthew's Gospel, long a favorite of the church, has been the focus of scholarly scrutiny in recent decades. R.T. France's extended introduction to Matthew's Gospel surveys the perennial questions as well as major areas of recent research into Matthew. In addition to considering the origin, date, purpose, authorship and literary nature of the First Gospel, France provides a valuable investigation of Matthew's theology as evangelist and teacher. Students, teachers and preachers will value the extensive and detailed attention given to Matthew's development of the themes of Israel, fulfillment, the church and christology.