The Gospel of Matthew – Volume 1 – CEB Biblical Commentary – Samuel Bénétreau
In this first volume dedicated to the Gospel of Matthew, Samuel Bénétreau offers an in-depth study of the opening chapters of this evangelical account. He guides the reader toward an understanding of the text, its context, and its message, highlighting how Matthew presents Jesus Christ and his ministry.
The commentary explores, in particular, the accounts of Jesus' birth, his baptism, his temptation, the calling of the disciples, and the beginnings of his teaching. Special attention is given to the Sermon on the Mount, the proclamation of the Kingdom of God, and the requirements of the life of a disciple.
A rich and accessible commentary, which allows for a deeper study of the Gospel of Matthew and a better understanding of the person of Jesus, his teaching, and his call to live according to the values of the Kingdom.
About the author: Samuel Bénétreau is professor emeritus of New Testament at the Faculté libre de théologie évangélique in Vaux-sur-Seine. He is the author of several biblical commentaries.