Matthew and Mark Across Perspectives

The essays in this volume present a state-of-the-discipline snapshot of current and recent research into the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. The contributions showcase wide range of methods and perspectives on Gospels study.

The Gospels are viewed from a traditio-historical perspective, and with an eye on history of interpretation. Literary and social-scientific analysis of the Gospels, as well as theological and spiritual readings are also presented. The collection presents chapters by experts in the field of Matthean, Markan, and Jesus studies that freshly examine the core texts. The list of highly distinguished contributors includes: James D.G. Dunn, Francis Watson, Donald Hagner and Ben Witherington III.

• Table Of Contents
• Preface
• Abbreviations
• Introduction
• 1. New Perspectives on Matthew and Mark - James D.G. Dunn, Emeritus, University of Durham, UK.
• 2. Ancient and Modern Concepts of Matthean or Markan Priority - Francis Watson, University of Durham, UK.
• 3. Social-Science and the Gospel of Mark - Louise Lawrence, University of Exeter, UK.
• 4. Bit-Part Players in the Passion: the Roles of Simon of Cyrene and Joseph of Arimathaea in Mark – Helen K. Bond, University of Edinburgh, UK
• 5. Mark's Gospel - Ben Witherington III, Asbury Theological Seminary, USA
• 6. Loren Stuckenbruck, LMU Muenchen, Germany.
• 7. Matthew's Gospel - Kristian A. Bendoraitis, Spring Arbor University, USA
• 8. Donald Hagner, Emeritus, Fuller Theological Seminary, USA
• 9. Markan and Matthean Baptist Traditions - Daniel Frayer-Griggs, Independent Scholar
• 10. The Interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount in Jesus Films - Peter Francis, The Gladstone Library, UK.
• Bibliography
• Indexes