How Long to Read Matthew's Christian-Jewish Community

How Long Does it Take to Read Matthew's Christian-Jewish Community?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 31 minutes to read Matthew's Christian-Jewish Community by Anthony J. Saldarini

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The most Jewish of gospels in its contents and yet the most anti-Jewish in its polemics, the Gospel of Matthew has been said to mark the emergence of Christianity from Judaism. Anthony J. Saldarini overturns this interpretation by showing us how Matthew, far from proclaiming the replacement of Israel by the Christian church, wrote from within Jewish tradition to a distinctly Jewish audience. Recent research reveals that among both Jews and Christians of the first century many groups believed in Jesus while remaining close to Judaism. Saldarini argues that the author of the Gospel of Matthew belonged to such a group, supporting his claim with an informed reading of Matthew's text and historical context. Matthew emerges as a Jewish teacher competing for the commitment of his people after the catastrophic loss of the Temple in 70 C.E., his polemics aimed not at all Jews but at those who oppose him. Saldarini shows that Matthew's teaching about Jesus fits into first-century Jewish thought, with its tradition of God-sent leaders and heavenly mediators. In Saldarini's account, Matthew's Christian-Jewish community is a Jewish group, albeit one that deviated from the larger Jewish community. Contributing to both New Testament and Judaic studies, this book advances our understanding of how religious groups are formed.

How long is Matthew's Christian-Jewish Community?

Matthew's Christian-Jewish Community by Anthony J. Saldarini is 325 pages long, and a total of 82,875 words.

This makes it 110% the length of the average book. It also has 101% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Matthew's Christian-Jewish Community Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 32 minutes to read Matthew's Christian-Jewish Community aloud.

What Reading Level is Matthew's Christian-Jewish Community?

Matthew's Christian-Jewish Community is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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