The Disciples in Narrative Perspective: The Portrayal and Function of the Matthean Disciples
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This study offers a narrative reading of Matthew arguing that the disciples frequently fail to understand Jesus, his mission and his message. The function of this portrayal for Matthew's story and in shaping his concept of discipleship is explored.Paperback edition is available from the Society of Biblical Literature (www.sbl-site.org).
PrefaceList of Abbreviations1The Disciples of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew: Survey of the Relevant Literature12Introduction to the Portrayal of the Disciples in 16:21-20:28393Narrative Analysis of Matthew 16:21-20:28594Contextual Analysis of the Disciples' Portrayal955The Function of the Disciples in Matthew1216The Disciples and Discipleship in Narrative Perspective147Bibliography153Index of Biblical and Other Ancient Texts163Index of Modern Authors169
