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Social history of the Matthean community

Social history of the Matthean community

cross-disciplinary approaches
ChristianityHistory
Pages
286
Published
1991
Language
English

Synopsis

This academic study delves into the social history of the Matthean community, examining the sociological context and cultural-historical background of the New Testament book of Matthew. It offers a critical interpretation of the text through the lens of biblical sociology, exploring the social situation and belief communities of the time. The book provides insights into early Christian ekklesiology and the societal structures that shaped the Matthean gospel.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualComplexThought-Provoking

Genres

Christianity History Religion Sociology

About the author

D
David L. Balch

David L. Balch writes about early Christian history and its social environment. His books, like Greeks, Romans, and Christians and The New Testament In Its Social Environment, examine topics from ancient family structures to biblical interpretations and ethics.