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NT 02: Gospel According to Matthew

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Gospel According to Matthew

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To understand the koine Greek by translating selected texts with an analysis of the grammar, syntax, etc.

Course objectives

To understand the koine Greek by translating selected texts with an analysis of the grammar, syntax, etc.

To highlight the exegetical issues by an in-depth study of the selected texts and a comparison with their parallels in other Gospels

To understand the theology of the Gospel of Matthew and its place in the theology of the Early Church

To pin point important passages of the Gospel which got pastoral implications today

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TEACHING METHODS

Translation of selected texts with a study of their grammar, syntax, etc. Lectures on important themes Reading relevant modern literature on important issues of the Gospel Presentations of papers by the students on important theological themes

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Final Examination 100% (60% Translation and 40% Questions on Theological themes and issues)

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Section A: Texts for Translation and Exegesis:Section B: The Study of the Gospel in Modern WorldSection C: Major themes of the Gospel of St. Matthew

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How does a grammatical decision in a selected Matthean passage affect your theological reading? Explain an alternative translation and identify evidence that could change your judgement.

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Create a Matthew translation-and-context portfolio

Select a prescribed passage. Annotate significant Greek forms, compare a Synoptic parallel and relate the passage to a named Matthean theme. Exchange a draft with a peer and record a revision, without treating an untested contemporary application as the text's only meaning.

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Only 40% translation with no theological questionsAn unspecified internal-only assessment100% final examination, with 60% translation and 40% theological questions

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NT 02 Gospel According to Matthew

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — M.Th. New Testament

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. M.Th. New Testament Area B: Texts of the New Testament NT 02: Gospel According to Matthew OBJECTIVES: To understand the koine Greek by translating selected texts with an analysis of the grammar, syntax, etc. To highlight the exegetical issues by an in-depth study of the selected texts and a comparison with their parallels in other Gospels To understand the theology of the Gospel of Matthew and its place in the theology of the Early Church To pin point important passages of the Gospel which got pastoral implications today TEACHING METHODS: Translation of selected texts with a study of their grammar, syntax, etc. Lectures on important themes Reading relevant modern literature on important issues of the Gospel Presentations of papers by the students on important theological themes COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Final Examination 100% (60% Translation and 40% Questions on Theological themes and issues) COURSE OUTLINE: Section A: Texts for Translation and Exegesis: Mtt 1:18-25; 2:1-23; 3:1-17; 4:17-25; Chs. 5:1-16; 6:1-14; 7:7-18; 8:5-13; 10:1-15; 11:25-30; 13:1-16; 15:21-28; 16:13-20; Chs. 18, 24,26 and 28. Section B: The Study of the Gospel in Modern World Authorship, date and place of writing, audience etc. The Structure of the Gospel in comparison with the other Synoptic Gospels Redaction Criticism and the Theology of Matthew Gospel according to Matthew and the Modern Critical Tools Modern Literature on St. Matthew: Commentaries, Monographs and Articles Use of OT Quotations in Matthew Study of Matthew and the Roman Empire Section C: Major themes of the Gospel of St. Matthew Purpose and Theology of the Infancy Narratives The Sermon on the Mount; The Law of Moses and the Way of God's Righteousness Kingdom of Heaven: Teachings and Miracles of the Messiah The Concept of the Church in Matthew; People of God and Nations in Matthew, Disciples of Jesus and Peter, Mission of the Church Parables in Matthew; Agricultural Parables, Special Parables of Matthew Christology of Matthew; The Titles like Son of David, Son of Abraham, Son of God, Son of Man and the Narrative Christology Eschatology in Matthew Passion and Resurrection Narratives Some important themes; the poor, the crowd, healing of the blind, Gospel of Matthew and the issues of modern India: Cultural Nationalism, Religious Fundamentalism, Corruption and Hypocrisy of the Religious Leaders, Temple as Symbol of Power, Social Segregations etc. BIBLIOGRAPHY: COMMENTARIES: Harrington, Daniel J. Gospel of Matthew, Sacra Pagina 1. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1991. San Francisco: HarperCollins, 1993. France, R. T. The Gospel of Matthew, New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2007. Luz, Ulrich. Matthew: A Commentary, Hermeneia, 3 vol., Trans. William C. Linss Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1989-2005. Meier, John P. The Vision of Matthew: Christ, Church, and Morality in the First Gospel. New York: Crossroad, 1991. MONOGRAPHS: Allison, Dale C. Studies in Matthew: Interpretation Past and Present. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2005. Aune, David E. ed., The Gospel of Matthew in Current Study: Studies in Honor of William G. Thompson. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001. Balch, D. L. ed, Social History of the Matthean Community: Cross-Disciplinary Approaches. Minneapolis: Fotress Press, 1991. Gundry, R. H. The Use of the Old Testament in St. Matthew's Gospel. Leiden: Brill, 1975. Kingsbury, J. D. Matthew: Structure, Christology, Kingdom. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1989. Kingsbury, J. D. Matthew as Story, 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1988. Levine, Amy-Jill with M. Bickerstaff, eds., A Feminist Companion to Matthew.Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 2001. Senior, Donald. What are they saying about Matthew?, Revised ed. New York: Paulist Press, 1996. Sim, David C. Matthew and His Christian Contemporaries, Library of New Testament Studies 333. New York: T&T Clark, 2008. Smith, Mitzi J. Teaching All Nations: Interrogating the Matthean Great Commission. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2014. Stanton, G. N. A Gospel for a New People: Studies in Matthew. Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1992. Stendahl, Krister. The School of St. Matthew. Lund: Gleerup, 1968. Wainwright, Elaine M. Towards a Feminist Critical Reading of the Gospel According to Matthew. Berlin / New York: Walter de Gruyter, 1991.

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