With Matthew thought to be written well after the destruction of the temple, there are new “social and religious tensions” that the author addresses by emphasizing Jesus’ messianic role through his teaching and prophecy fulfillment (White, 313). Specifically, the Sermon on the Mount shows a strong resemblance to Moses, while also emphasizing his teachings on… Continue reading →
Mark is speculated to be written during the Jewish revolt against Rome and potentially after the destruction of the temple (White 264). People of the time were looking for a political Messiah and not realizing that Jesus was going to be associated with suffering and death. This might be a reason why Mark portrays Jesus… Continue reading →
John was most likely writing to a Greco-Roman society with a similar tone that Philo uses in order to maintain the “piety” and “traditional identity” desired by the community (White, 50). The audience is thought to be composed of Jewish and non-Jewish individuals based on the extensive references to Jewish culture and tradition, as well… Continue reading →
