Where is He Who Has Been Born King of the Jews? (Matthew 2)
November 11, 2019
Alastair Roberts
Matthew continues his apologetic for Jesus as the Messiah, exploring themes of kingship, Exodus, exile, and prophetic expectation.
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Dale Allison, 'Studies in Matthew' (https://amzn.to/2Q4yMtI)
R.T. France, 'The Gospel of Matthew' (https://amzn.to/36TrSh6)
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