Matthew's Inclusive Story
A Study in the Narrative Rhetoric of the …
David B. Howell
297 pages | ~8 hrs
Matthew's Inclusive Story
A Study in the Narrative Rhetoric of the First Gospel
By David B. Howell
David B. Howell invites readers into a profound exploration of how the Gospel of Matthew weaves together past and present in a tapestry of spiritual inclusion. This scholarly yet accessible work examines how the evangelist's own community experiences become intricately woven into the narrative of Jesus's earthly ministry, creating what emerges as a deeply inclusive spiritual story.
Through the lens of reader-response literary criticism, Howell guides readers in discovering how Matthew's Gospel speaks across time and circumstance. The book thoughtfully analyzes how different readers encounter and interpret this ancient text, revealing the dynamic relationship between storyteller, story, and audience that makes Matthew's message perpetually relevant.
Rather than treating the Gospel as a static historical document, this work illuminates how Matthew's narrative continues to invite contemporary readers into its unfolding meaning. Howell examines recent scholarly approaches while focusing on the interpretive journey that readers themselves undertake when engaging with this foundational Christian text.
For those seeking to deepen their understanding of how sacred texts communicate across centuries, this book offers valuable insights into the mechanics of spiritual storytelling. Readers will gain appreciation for how Matthew's inclusive vision transcends its original context to speak to diverse communities and individuals throughout history.
This thoughtful analysis provides both academic rigor and spiritual insight for anyone interested in how ancient wisdom traditions continue to offer guidance and meaning in contemporary spiritual practice.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Bible
- ✓ Explore Critique textuelle
- ✓ Explore Commentaries
- ✓ Explore Rhetoric in the Bible
- ✓ Explore Bible as literature
- ✓ Explore Bibel
- ✓ Explore Mattheüs (bijbelboek)
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Details
- Published
- 1990
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- ISBN-13
- 9780567197863
- ISBN-10
- 0567197867
- Pages
- 297
- Language
- EN
