The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological Commentary
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (536 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01M0IZ58W |
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| Number of Pages | : | 435 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Pennington (PhD, University of St. He is the author of Reading theGospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological Introduction and Heaven andEarth in theGospel of Matthew. Jonathan T. Andrews) is associate professor of New Testament interpretation and director of research doctoral studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Loui
The Way of Jesus made clearer Incredible commentary and approach to the Sermon. Deeply scholarly, indeed technical at times, but the depth of meaning he gives through elucidating the context of the Sermon, both historical and literary, will forever change the way I read Jesus's most important discourse
This is essential reading for scholars interested in synoptic studies."--Charles Quarles, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary . Crowe, Westminster Theological Seminary"Pennington offers a helpful prolegomenon to the study of the Sermon on the Mount. Pennington's exposition of Jesus's teaching has numerous implications for how we approach life today and deserves careful consideration. Pennington recognizes the need for balance between the unique work of Jesus in Matthew--who saves his people from their sins--and the necessity for his disciples to live in accord with the ethics of the kingdom. Along the way he offers many insights that will enrich one's study of Jesus's ethical teaching. Not content with mere theory, Pennington applies his paradigm in a brief commentary on the Sermon. This is a creative, substantive, and worthwhile contribution to the study of th
Every Christian generation turns to it for insight and guidance.In this volume, a recognized expert on the Gospels shows that the Sermon on the Mount offers a clear window into understanding God's work in Christ. The Sermon on the Mount, one of the most influential portions of the Bible, is the most studied and commented upon portion of the Christian Scriptures. He also relates the Sermon's theological themes to contemporary issues such as ethics, philosophy, and economics.. Jonathan Pennington provides a historical, theological, and literary commentary on the Sermon and explains how thi