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'Imagining' Biblical Worlds: Studies in Spatial, Social and Historical Constructs in Honour of James W. Flanagan (JSOT Supplement)

By David M. Gunn , Paula McNutt

Book information

Publisher
Sheffield Academic Press
Year
2003
ISBN
0826461492, 9780826461490
LCC
BS521.88 .I43 2002
Open Library ID
OL3653450M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
20 MB (21049381 bytes)
Series
Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement Series 359
Pages
346\353
Topic
History
DPI
300
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Matthew's gospel begins and ends with the Jewish-Gentile debate, and at the heart of both the issue and the gospel is the story of the Canaanite woman. It is a story that reveals tension between Jews and proselytes in Matthew's community and responds to the question, "what must one do to be a member of the community?" This study focuses on the stereotype of the woman as a Canaanite as well as Matthew's sources and the form of the story. The conclusion is that the story reflects a reinforcement of Jewish law that allows gentiles to attain membership in the Matthean community, thus continuing the Jewish tradition that allows gentiles into the faith.

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