Sim, David C.(Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007-03)
As far as the origin of the Gospel of Matthew is concerned, most modern scholars
tend to discount the testimony of Papias. The major exception in this regard is R H Gundry, who
argues that the tradition transmitted by ...
Sim, David C.(OpenJournals Publishing, 2014-11-20)
It is generally acknowledged that the Great Commission at the end of Matthew’s Gospel is a
dramatic and fitting end to the evangelist’s narrative. In the eyes of many scholars this final
pericope does more than simply ...
Sim, David C.(Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2008-03)
The Great Commission at the conclusion of Matthew's Gospel is one of its key texts. In this tradition the risen Christ overturns the previous restriction of the mission to Israel alone and demands that the disciples ...
Sim, David C.(OpenJournals Publishing, 2011-06-07)
The Gospel of Matthew presents two starkly different depictions of Jesus. The earthly Jesus
of the past is a pacifist who teaches non-violence, compassion, non-retaliation, forgiveness
and love of enemies, and he lives ...
