Matthew's Account of the Massacre of the Innocents in Light of Its Reception History

Matthew's Account of the Massacre of the Innocents in Light of Its Reception History

By Andrew Mein

Book Description

This scholarly exploration invites readers to grapple with one of the most challenging passages in Christian scripture: the account of Herod's massacre of innocent children in Matthew's Gospel. Sung J. Cho guides seekers through a profound journey of understanding, examining why this tragic event appears within what is meant to be good news, and how it connects to ancient prophetic traditions.

Rather than offering simple answers, Cho creates space for deep reflection by tracing how countless interpreters across two thousand years have wrestled with these same difficult questions. The book moves thoughtfully from the original biblical text through early Christian writings, medieval perspectives, and into contemporary understanding. Visual artistic interpretations also receive careful attention, revealing how different cultures and eras have processed this troubling narrative.

For those seeking to understand suffering within a spiritual framework, this work provides a rich tapestry of diverse viewpoints rather than a single interpretation. Cho demonstrates how engaging with difficult sacred texts can deepen our comprehension of human pain and divine purpose. The reception history approach allows readers to see how communities of faith have found meaning in tragedy across centuries.

This book serves spiritual seekers who appreciate scholarly depth while wrestling with faith's most challenging questions. It offers tools for understanding how sacred texts speak to suffering, inviting readers into a conversation that spans millennia about finding hope within darkness.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)

📄 Length: 272 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Massacre of the Holy Innocents
  • ✓ Explore Matthew (Biblical Studies)
  • ✓ Explore New Testament (Biblical Studies)
  • ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
  • ✓ Explore The Bible in History and Culture (Biblical Studies)
  • ✓ Explore Biblical studies & exegesis
  • ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
  • ✓ Explore Bible

Topics Covered

Massacre of the Holy Innocents Matthew (Biblical Studies) New Testament (Biblical Studies) Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc. The Bible in History and Culture (Biblical Studies) Biblical studies & exegesis Criticism, interpretation Bible Biblical Studies

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