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Product Description In Meeting St. Matthew Today, preeminent biblical scholar Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, helps laypeople understand the riches of Matthew’s Gospel. This quick-moving yet insightful book provides a thoughtful and non-threatening introduction to the Evangelist and his message. Special attention is given to a narrative analysis of Matthew’s Gospel, including key concepts and themes that develop as the story unfolds. The closing chapter of the book includes three brief lessons based on lectionary readings of St. Matthew. Book Description A clear, relevant, and respectful presentation of Matthew’s Gospel written for people in the pews Technical biblical scholarship can come across as too theoretical, irrelevant to our daily lives, and sometimes even threatening to our faith. In Meeting St. Matthew Today, preeminent biblical scholar Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, charts a different course, helping us uncover the unique riches of this Gospel while showing us how St. Matthew’s message can shape our lives and love for Christ. This quick-moving yet insightful book provides a thoughtful introduction to the Evangelist and his Gospel, with special attention given to a narrative analysis of Matthew—including key concepts and themes that develop as the story unfolds. The closing chapter of the book includes three brief lessons based on lectionary readings of St. Matthew. From the Inside Flap A Concise, Relevant, and Respectful Presentation of Matthew's Gospel Technical biblical scholarship can come across as cumbersome to read, irrelevant to our daily lives, and sometimes even threatening to our faith. In Meeting St. Matthew Today, preeminent biblical scholar Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, charts a different course, helping us uncover the unique riches of this Gospel while showing us how St. Matthew's message can shape our lives and love for Christ. This quick-moving yet insightful book provides a thoughtful introduction to the Evangelist and his Gospel, with special attention given to a narrative analysis of Matthew--including key concepts and themes that develop as the Gospel unfolds. The closing chapter of the book includes three brief lessons based on lectionary readings of St. Matthew. From the Back Cover A Concise, Relevant, and Respectful Presentation of Matthew’s Gospel Technical biblical scholarship can come across as cumbersome to read, irrelevant to our daily lives, and sometimes even threatening to our faith. In Meeting St. Matthew Today, preeminent biblical scholar Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, charts a different course, helping us uncover the unique riches of this Gospel while showing us how St. Matthew’s message can shape our lives and love for Christ. This quick-moving yet insightful book provides a thoughtful introduction to the Evangelist and his Gospel, with special attention given to a narrative analysis of Matthew—including key concepts and themes that develop as the Gospel unfolds. The closing chapter of the book includes three brief lessons based on lectionary readings of St. Matthew. Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, is professor of New Testament at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. He has served as the general editor of New Testament Abstracts since 1972. Fr. Harrington is the author of more than 40 books, including Meeting St. Paul Today and Meeting St. Luke Today (Loyola Press). A Concise, Relevant, and Respectful Presentation of Matthew’s Gospel Technical biblical scholarship can come across as cumbersome to read, irrelevant to our daily lives, and sometimes even threatening to our faith. In Meeting St. Matthew Today, preeminent biblical scholar Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, charts a different course, helping us uncover the unique riches of this Gospel while showing us how St. Matthew’s message can shape our lives and love for Christ. This quick-moving yet insightful book provides a thoughtful introduction to the Evangelist and his Gospel, with special attention given to a narrat