When Jesus Confronts the World: An Exposition of Matthew 8-10 by D.A. Carson

Product Features

• Author: D.A. Carson
• Publisher: Paternoster Press
• Publication Year: 1985
• ISBN: 0853647046
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Series: Biblical Classics Library

Overview

"When Jesus Confronts the World: An Exposition of Matthew 8-10" by D.A. Carson offers a compelling and insightful examination of this critical portion of the Gospel of Matthew. Carson, a Research Professor of New Testament at Trinity International University, Deerfield, Illinois, delves into the themes of healing, the reality of hell, and the nature of faith. This work showcases Carson's ability to blend scholarly rigor with clear, accessible communication, making complex theological concepts understandable for a broad audience.

Matthew's Gospel raises issues which are startlingly relevant to our contemporary world. The Lord's teaching, recorded in chapters 8-10 of that Gospel, is faithfully and painstakingly explained in this book. Dr Carson takes illustrative material from the realms of the media and politics and marries his perception of our world to a dynamic and scholary approach to Scripture. He handles delicate topics such as healing, the reality of hell and the nature of faith in the Christian life with warmth and heart-searching realism.

Interesting Facts

• D.A. Carson is a renowned theologian and author with numerous significant works, including "The Sermon on the Mount" and "Jesus and His Friends."
• This book is part of the esteemed Biblical Classics Library series, known for its deep theological insights.
• Carson explores the startling relevance of Jesus' ministry in Matthew 8-10, providing context and clarity to the events and teachings within these chapters.
• Other notable works by Carson include "Exegetical Fallacies," "A Call to Spiritual Reformation," and "The Gagging of God: Christianity Confronts Pluralism."
• Carson is a regular visitor to the UK and an active contributor to the Tyndale Consultations for the World Evangelical Fellowship.

Publishers

• Paternoster Press: A respected publisher known for producing scholarly and theologically rich Christian literature. Paternoster Press is part of a larger network of Christian publishers dedicated to making high-quality theological works accessible to the public.

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