St Matthew
The Revised Version

Originally published in 1902, this book contains the Revised Version text of the Gospel of St Matthew with critical annotations.

Arthur Carr (Edited by)

9781107647978, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 May 2014

196 pages
18 x 11 x 1.2 cm, 0.17 kg

Originally published in 1902 for use in schools, this book contains the Revised Version text of the Gospel of St Matthew with critical annotations by Arthur Carr, then vicar of Addington in Surrey. Carr's introduction supplies a history of the Synoptic Gospels and on overview of the political forces active in Judaea at the time of Christ. This volume will be of value to anyone with an interest in Christianity or the history of education.

Introduction: 1. The origin of the Synoptic gospels
2. Life of St Matthew
3. Authorship, purpose and characteristics of the Gospel
4. Jewish sects - Scribes, Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, Zealots
5. Members of the family of Herod connected with New Testament history
Text and notes
Index to notes.

Subject Areas: Biblical studies & exegesis [HRCG]