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Matthew: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by R. T. France (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The visit of the Magi, the Sermon on the Mount, the Great Commission: these are only a few of the well-known passages in Matthew's Gospel. Yet it begins with a list of unknown names and apparently irrelevant 'begettings'. The early church may have placed Matthew first in the New Testament because it provides a Christian perspective on the relation between the church and the Jews, an issue that is still important today. R. T. France tackles this and other key issues in the Gospel with clarity, reliability and relevance. The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series. The Tyndale New Testament commentaries are designed to help the reader of the Bible understand what the text says and what it means. The Introduction to each book gives a concise but thorough treatment of its authorship, date, original setting and purpose. Following a structural Analysis, the Commentary takes the book section by section, drawing out its main themes, and also comments on individual verses and problems of interpretation. Additional Notes provide fuller discussion of particular difficulties. The goal throughout is to explain the true meaning of the Bible and make its message plain.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01A5S5PG0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ IVP Academic (March 20, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 20, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4232 KB
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moviebuff
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent concise commentary on the Gospel of Matthew
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2022
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I love this concise commentary written by R. T. France on the Gospel of Matthew. The author explains each passage very clearly and completely. I find it helpful especially when I want a quick summary and explanation of each passage in Matthew. The table of contents are as follows:

Introduction
Matthew among the Gospels
Some characteristics of Matthew’s Gospel
The origin of the Gospel
Central theological emphases of Matthew
The structure of Matthew’s Gospel

Analysis
Commentary

I have used this commentary for many years for my personal Bible study and for preparation for teaching Sunday School and for leading small group Bible study. Highly recommended!
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Matthew
5.0 out of 5 stars Good middle of the road commentary.
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2019
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Each section isn't terribly long, but it is packed full of good information. Author tends to say "here is one possible interpretation" several times followed by but here is why that doesn't work, before actually telling you the best possible interpretation. Sometime that gets old but if you are teaching it... it is good to know why certain interpretations don't work before you are confronted with them in class.
Overall great book, and one of the essentials of my study / preparation.
p.s. If you regularly shop Amazon Prime and are willing to slow down the shipping (not 2 day) you can often get a $1 credit / order on digital books (Kindle)... I always do that and then slowly build my collection of these commentaries... For FREE or Greatly Discounted Rates (depending on how patient I am in getting the next one).
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The Geeky Calvinist
4.0 out of 5 stars A Well Written Introductory Commentary
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019
There are two published commentaries written by R.T. France written on the Gospel of Matthew.  One is part of the New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT) series the other is part of the Tyndale New Testament Commentary (TNTC) series.  This review is for France's commentary written for the Tyndale New Testament Commentary, if you would like see a review for the other volume please check blog.  

This commentary is significantly smaller than the volume in the NICNT yet it is not meant to be a massive all inclusive commentary.  The TNTC is a introductory commentary focused on uneducated pastors and laymen.  Some of these commentaries do have a scholastic flair to them as the volume by France does.  Larger than the typical TNTC, weighing in at just over 400 pages, it not only has a full introduction to the Gospel of Matthew, the commentary section will truly aid the busy pastor searching for aid in his exegesis of the text.

With regard to the usefulness of the commentary proper, the comments are laid out in traditional TNTC commentary fashion, short paragraphs that get strait to the point.  Sometimes individual verses are examined, but more often than not a section of verses is handled in a paragraph.  This is not to besmirch the quality of the comments, rather to elevate the compact nature of the commentary.

I was recently preaching in the Gospel of Matthew and I found this commentary helpful and useful, and to the frugal pastor definitely worth the price.  Yet I would not use this commentary on its own, a more heavy weight exegetical commentary should be paired with it to truly understand certain aspects of the text.

This book was provided to me free of charge from IVP Academic in exchange for an unbiased, honest review.
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Andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Study Help
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2018
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This book was a blessing to me while I was studying Matthew for the first time. It took me a while to understand that wasn’t using the KJV too often, it was using other translations as well. But what it said made sense in my mind and compared to the Bible most of it was correct. I like this book.
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T Swanson
5.0 out of 5 stars Matthew Commentary
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2020
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Just what I was looking for. So pleased with this transaction
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Joycelyn Gates
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2013
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this is my helper in understanding what Matthew was trying to tell us about Jesus teachings. I am getting ready for an in depth study and plan on putting this to full use.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2016
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Bought it for a family member and she loves it.
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Charles D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2014
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Excellent book. Christ Centered. Take your time when studying the scriptures. Look up all cross references.
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Tim Slater
5.0 out of 5 stars Great.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2024
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NickyB
5.0 out of 5 stars Sermons Matthew
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2020
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Excellent commentary perfect for sermon preparation
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Nicky01
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the hard work
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2012
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This is not always the most readable of books, however the text which is dense with research and useful insights more than repays the effort of reading it. It is a good 'mid-range' book useful for an academic essay, it explains all its terms and makes no assumptions about knowledge of greek or latin. I found it worth the expense.
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Josie Briggs
5.0 out of 5 stars Good commentary
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2013
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This commentary really helps to open up Matthew's gospel, bringing out the context and meaning clearly. It is also easy to read without too many theological terms.
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Lesley Gubbins
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2015
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Helpful and well up to the standard of this excellent writer
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