Full Description
Examine the New Testament from within the living tradition of the Catholic Church
This engaging commentary on the Gospel of Matthew is the fifth of seventeen volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), which will cover the entire New Testament.
The CCSS relates Scripture to Christian life today, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students better comprehend the Bible and use it more effectively.
Commentary features include:
● Biblical text from the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
● References to the Catechism, the Lectionary, and related biblical texts
● Theological insights from Church fathers, saints, and popes
● Reflection and application sections for daily Christian living
● Suggested resources and an index of pastoral subjects
Attractively packaged and accessibly written, the CCSS aims to help readers understand their faith more deeply, nourish their spiritual life, and share the good news with others.
Contents
Introduction to Matthew
Outline of Matthew
A Royal Son: Genealogy and Birth of Jesus (1:1-25)
Magi and Flight to Egypt (2:1-23)
John the Baptist and Jesus (3:1-17)
The Messiah Tested and Revealed (4:1-25)
Sermon on the Mount Part 1: The Message of the Kingdom (5:1-46)
Sermon on the Mount Part 2: Treasures in Heaven (6:1-34)
Sermon on the Mount Part 3: The House Built on Rock (7:1-29)
Jesus' Healings (8:1-9:34)
The Mission of the Twelve (9:35-10:42)
John the Baptist and Jesus the Messiah (11:1-30)
The Lord of the Sabbath: One Greater than Jonah, Solomon, and the Temple (12:1-50)
Parables of the Kingdom (13:1-58)
The Martyrdom of John and the Continuing Ministry of Jesus (14:1-15:39)
The Messiah's Sonship and Suffering (16:1-28)
Jesus Is Transfigured and Instructs His Disciples (17:1-27)
True Greatness within the Community (18:1-35)
On the Way to Jerusalem Part 1 (19:1-30)
On the Way to Jerusalem Part 2 (20:1-34)
The King and the Temple (21:1-46)
Showdown in the Temple (22:1-23:39)
The Coming Judgment Part 1 (24:1-44)
The Coming Judgment Part 2 (24:45-25:46)
The Messiah Betrayed and Arrested (26:1-75)
The Climax of the Cross (27:1-66)
The Messiah Is Risen! (28:1-20)
Suggested Resources
Glossary
Index of Pastoral Topics
Index of Sidebars
Map
