Introduction to New Testament (RLST 152)

The Gospel of Matthew contains some of the most famous passages that both Christians and nonChristians are familiar with. However, Matthew also presents itself paradoxically as preaching a Torah observant Christianity and a Christian mission that seeks to reach gentiles. The figure of Jesus in Matthew is that of a teacher, the founder of the Church, and the model for the apostles and Matthew's own community. Matthew seems to be writing for a church community that needs encouragement to have faith in a time of trouble.

00:00 Chapter 1. Matthew: The Most Famous Gospel
12:29 Chapter 2. Jesus and the Torah in Matthew
22:08 Chapter 3. The Foundations of the Church in Matthew
27:51 Chapter 4. Jesus as a Model for the Disciples
35:44 Chapter 5. The Stilling of the Storm in Matthew

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This course was recorded in Spring 2009.