Lifting the Burden - by Brendan Byrne (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Judgment is a focal point for many interpreters of Matthew. To some people, God is seen as a server and helper to those in need, but to others He is seen as judging and accessible only to the elite. The burden of impending judgment can be a heavy load to carry, but does it need to be?</p><p>Selecting passages from Matthew, Brendan Byrne demonstrates an awareness of Jesus as one who lightens humanity's burdens rather than adding to them. <i>Lifting the Burden</i> contains methods of interpretation that are sensitive to the concerns of Christianity and Judaism as it focuses on the elements of the Gospel that balance the importance of judgment and view judgment within a larger context.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>His attractive and clearly written study of Matthew is in the form of a commentary, but one that gives special attention to this liberating aspect of Matthew's Gospel.The Bible Today<br><br>A welcome contribution to Christian and religious studies shelves.The Midwest Book Review<br><br>Byrne's commentary on Matthew moves readers at a leisurely pace through the Gospel to allow time to savor insights and perspectives unique to Matthew's story of Jesus.Theological Studies<br><br>This book would make a good textbook for an introductory course on the Gospel of Matthew.The Furrow<br>
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