Matthew and the Margins

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Matthew and the Margins is written by Warren Carter and published by Orbis Books. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1608333957 (ISBN 10) and 9781608333950 (ISBN 13).

This verse by verse commentary presents the Gospel of Matthew as a counter-narrative that shapes the group of Jesus' followers as an alternative community able to resist the dominant authorities both in Rome and in the synagogue. The Gospel anticipates the time when Jesus will return and establish God's reign over all, including the powers in Rome. Breaking Matthew into five narrative blocks, Carter carefully considers historical, literary, cultural, and ecclesial factors as he explores the themes of marginality and power. A masterful introduction outlines these approaches and surveys other studies on Matthew.