St. Matthew: Introduction, Authorized Version, Revised Version with Notes, Index and Map (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Fletcher Slater

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483491489 ISBN 13: 9780483491489

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the scholarly front matter that frames the Gospel of Matthew with clarity and care.

This edition presents the introduction, notes, index, and map that help readers understand the origins, structure, and purpose of the Gospel. It situates Matthew within the broader Synoptic question and traces how early Christians read and used the gospels.

The material is written to guide readers through the historical context, outline key debates, and explain how the text has been interpreted across centuries. It offers a careful, accessible look at what the first gospel sought to convey and to whom its message was addressed.

• Clear discussion of the Synoptic Gospels and their interrelations
• Historical overview of early church readings and manuscript traditions
• Editorial notes that illuminate translation choices and textual variants
• Supplementary tools like an index and map to aid study

Ideal for readers of biblical history and students seeking a well‑grounded, practical introduction to Matthew and its reception.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483491489
• ISBN 13: 9780483491489
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 344