Matthew 19-28: Volume 3

by William David Davies

This work is an abbreviated version of the monumental, three-volume 'Matthew, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary' in the International Critical Commentary series (ICC). Davies and Allison's magisterial work is considered to be the standard work on Matthew and is still a best-selling title. Retaining all the important features of the ICC volumes, this Shorter Commentary includes the new translation of the Gospel as well as a condensed introduction and a summary of the main exegetical points in a non-technical verse-by-verse commentary. For those who lack the linguistic and historical grounding, or the time, to deal with the ICC volume, this shorter volume is an accessible, affordable and practical alternative.

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

William David Davies, often known as W. D. P. Davies, (18 January 1897 – 7 July 1969) was a Welsh Presbyterian minister and writer on theological topics. After becoming the first Welsh student to obtain a Bachelor of Divinity degree from the University of Oxford, he turned down an offer to become a theology tutor at Oxford, along with a college fellowship, preferring to become a Presbyterian minister. He wrote various theological works and was regarded as an excellent scholar as well as a powerful preacher.

Reviews

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drs. Davies and Allison have presented a comprehensive, inspiring commentary which provides plenty of scholarly background yet remains accessible. It deepened my understanding and appreciation of both the Gospel of Matthew and of Jesus Himself. My favorite aspects of this commentary were 1) integration of relevant Jewish and early Christian traditions, 2) literary explanations, and 3) consistent reminders to read/interpret in light of the text itself rather than modern concerns - to receive the message on its own terms, so to speak. I would recommend this commentary to anyone wishing to dig deeper into the life and message of Jesus.