Matthew 1: 1-16:20: Introduction and Commentary (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781628378603)

In volume one of this remarkable two-volume commentary, Warren Carter situates Matthew 1:1-16:20 within the context of Jewish traditions and Roman power after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE. Carter reveals how the text illuminates the diverse ways a community of Jesus followers navigates imperial power. Carter shines new light on instances of the Gospel's reception, illustrating how scholars have interpreted it from the era of the early church up to the present.