Violence and Matthew: A reconsideration of Matthew 11:12
by Taylor, Charles Fleming, Th.M., THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, 2007, 100 pages; 1451878

Abstract:

This thesis resolves the interpretational problem involved in Matthew 11:12 by asserting that in Matthew 11:12 βι[special characters omitted]ζεται is best understood as middle voice with a meaning of "the kingdom of heaven 'advances forcefully'" and that the clause, "the violent men seize it," is ambiguous and refers in a positive way to Christians and in a negative way to those opposing the kingdom's advance.

In chapter 1, the thesis gives an introduction to the basic interpretational issues and a history of interpretation.

Chapter 2 contains a word study of βι[special characters omitted]ζεται and an evaluation of E. Moore's article on the word. Chapter 3 examines the issue of violence in the Gospel of Matthew and its influence on the interpretation of Matthew 11:12.

Chapter 4 concludes with an attempt at theological integration by answering the questions of why the Gospel is so violent and why 11:12 (c) is ambiguous.

 
AdviserJonathan T. Pennington
SchoolTHE SOUTHERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
SourceMAI/ 46-04, p. , Apr 2008
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsBiblical studies
Publication Number1451878
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