Introduction to the New Testament: The Collection of the Four Gospels and the Gospel of St. Matthew (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frédéric Godet

 
9780483820784: Introduction to the New Testament: The Collection of the Four Gospels and the Gospel of St. Matthew (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

How the four Gospels came together and what Matthew reveals about Jesus

This scholarly introduction explains how the four canonical gospels were formed and collected, with a close look at the Gospel of St. Matthew. It frames key questions about the canon, the relationships among the gospels, and the historical context behind their texts. The discussion helps readers understand how scholars approach the synoptic problem and how Matthew fits within the broader gospel picture.

  • Learn why Jesus’ life and teaching were recorded and arranged into a single collection.
  • Explore how the three synoptic gospels relate to one another and what this means for interpretation.
  • Discover the aims, readers, and structure of Matthew’s gospel and how its message is shaped.
  • See how the volume presents historical, literary, and doctrinal perspectives on the New Testament.
Ideal for students of biblical history, theology, and readers seeking a careful, evidence-based overview of the New Testament’s formation.

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