Jeannine K. Brown examines a number of themes in Matthew and describes their thorough grounding in the Hebrew Scriptures. Highlighting references to the Psalms, Daniel, and more, Brown explores Matthew’s Old Testament—based Christology, including the imagery of Jesus as the representative of Israel, as Davidic king, as the embodiment of wisdom, and as the servant of Yahweh in the Servant Songs of Isaiah. Along the way, Brown provides a guide to the methodology of intertextual study and interpretation.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
3m
Matthew’s Fulfillment Theme
Overview of the Fulfillment Theme
3m
Fulfillment from the Start
4m
Fulfillment at the End
7m
Interpretation through Mercy
7m
Interpretation through Justice
4m
Jesus Fulfills the Law
8m
The New Exodus
Exile and Restoration
5m
The Virgin Birth
6m
Bethlehem’s King
4m
Out of Egypt
8m
Weeping in Ramah
4m
Called a Nazarene
5m
Matthew 3 and Kingdom
5m
Matthew 4 and Kingdom
7m
Allusions and Type Scenes
6m
Matthew 11 and Kingdom
8m
Methodology Discussion
7m
Christology
Jesus as True Israel
7m
The First Temptation
5m
The Second and Final Temptations
5m
Son of David
6m
Davidic King
4m
Davidic Messiah
3m
Jesus as Torah and Wisdom
6m
Jesus as Wisdom in Conflict
7m
Isaiah’s Servant Songs
4m
Servant Songs in Matthew
7m
The Servant’s Justice and Mercy
5m
The Servant’s Purpose and Passion
6m
Servant Summary
4m
Jesus’ Passion—Righteous Sufferer
7m
Jesus’ Passion—Vindicated Sufferer
5m
Matthew’s Use of Daniel 7:13–14
11m
Narrative Christology
Overview of Narrative Christology
3m
Jesus as Unexpected Messiah
4m
Jesus as Fulfiller of Law and Embodiment of Wisdom