Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Preaching through the sermon on the mount preaching source. Mar 11, 2020 its a shame logos doesnt have robert a. Broadman press, 1992 dietrich bonhoeffer, the cost of discipleship new york. Critics note that matthews version is longer than lukes, and that teachings that seem to be the same are reported in. Dec 18, 2014 one of the great things and difficulties about preaching through the sermon on the mount is that there are so many resources available in english. Guelich 1982, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In living the sermon on the mount stassen honors his interpretation of blessed are you who are poor lk 6. The most often abused verses in the sermon on the mount and how to treat them right. Although the sermon on the mount is contained in matthew chapters 57, i will only cover selected verses in chapter 5. I used no fewer than ten books regularly in my sermon preparation. In his commentary, the sermon on the mount, robert guelich starts by recognizing the enormity of the task, but lays out his reason for writing with these words.
Guelich convinced me to value and apply jesus teachings in the sermon on the mount. A carson, expositors bible commentary, matthew 112 zondervan. The book of mormon account of what jesus said that day i call the sermon at the. Stages in the life of faith, second edition ebook written by janet o. Introduction the sermon on the mount and moral theology. Yet the absence of an extensive, critical, exegetical commentary in nearly four decades of biblical studies despite the vast literature on the sermon provides both an opportunity and a need in new testament nt studies 11. Introduction the setting of the sermon on the mount the gospel of the kingdom the role of discipleship jesus and the law the greater righteousness on doing righteousness the life of prayer the narrow gate epilogue.
This commentary is designated as a criticalhistorical commentary which deliberately contrasts the more familiar historicalcritical commentary which often connotes a school of thought, whereas, the historicalcritical sets out to examine the scriptures purely historically without recognizing that the controlling influence of a 19th century positivistic approach to history had polluted their. The peace intended is not merely that of political and economic stability, as in the grecoroman. In part 2, i will focus in more depth on particular issues that he raises. Reviews and ratings of biblical, theological, and practical christian works. The most often abused verses in the sermon on the mount and. This commentary is designated as a criticalhistorical commentary which deliberately contrasts the more familiar historicalcritical commentary which often connotes. Buy foundation for understanding the sermon on the mount reprint by guelich, robert a. Moreover, this lone option is often misrepresented as well. Glen stassen was also impressed with guelichs writings about the sermon on the mount. Although interpreters have been occupied with the sermon on the mount for nearly two millenia, and have produced widely differing results, the challenge of these verses for christians remains undiluted. In addition to over 30 books, he has written numerous articles for journals, periodicals, reference works. A foundation for understanding, author and professor robert a.
Guelich pays close attention to this sections foundation and its setting within the total. We do not live within the firstcentury world of jesus or matthew or share in their culture or participate in their forms of government. Wayne baxter, the narrative setting of the sermon on the mount, trinity journal 25. Martyn lloydjones, the cost of discipleship by dietrich bonhoeffer, the m. The word biblical commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to scripture as divine revelation. This sublime sermon bursts with object lessons,1standing on the hills just northeast of the sea of galileethe traditional location of the sermon on the mountit is easy to. This insight places the sermon early in jesus ministry. Two book commentary from one of the most highly respected early churchmen. Robert a guelich books biography and list of works author.
Here is a practical, relevant discussion as well as an exegetical commentary on perhaps the most widely known summary of jesus teachings. The sermon at the temple and the sermon on the mount. The professor will submit a full syllabus at the beginning of the. One of the great things and difficulties about preaching through the sermon on the mount is that there are so many resources available in english. A foundation for understanding by guelich, robert a. Personally, i havent read any yet, but it seems as i will. Foundation for understanding the sermon on the mount by robert a. Books on the sermon on the mount continue to be written by biblical scholars today. Professor of bible exposition irpin biblical seminary, kiev, ukraine some pastors preach the word as if their sole responsibility is to explain the original meaning of the text. The meaning and message of the beatitudes in the sermon on the. This commentary is designated as a criticalhistorical commentary which deliberately contrasts the more familiar historicalcritical commentary which often connotes a school of thought. Kudos to logos for adding martyn lloydjones classic. To them he offers a new eternal life with forgiveness and abundant love.
Robert a guelich is the author of books such as sermon on the mount. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. Foundation for understanding the sermon on the mount. Robert a guelich robert a guelich is the author of books such as sermon on the mount. General bibliographyoccurring at the end of each volume, this extensive bibliographycontains all sources used anywhere in the commentary. Buy foundation for understanding the sermon on the mount. One of the most significant influences on the beatitudes found in the sermon on the mount, both on their form and content, was israels ancient psalmsthose that are found in the old testament as well as some circulating outside of the c. Character formation and decision making in matthew 57 nashville. Is there any good book or commentary on the sermon on the mount. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Geza vermes, the complete dead sea scrolls in english new york. An issue exemplary of the debate concerns alleged contradictions between matthew 5 and luke 6, in their respective versions of the sermon on the mount. Best books on the best sermon the gospel coalition. It is likely that the first one to call it such was augustine, who wrote a treatise on this passage ca.
Guelich 19391991 was professor of new testament studies at fuller theological seminary. Pdf how to interpret the sermon on the mount dennis linscomb. I will not attempt to cite popular books or sermons that illustrate the mistakes i hope to correct, lest the. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed. In them he works a rebirth of heart, a renewal of soul and a commitment of body to follow the masters footsteps in the kingdom of god.
A preachers dream text, the sermon on the mount, practically preaches itself. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the critical journey. Stages in the life of faith enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Guelich writes of the role christfollowers play as peacemakers. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Foundation for understanding 0849901103 by guelich, robert a.
His previous publications include the sermon on the mount. Christian books on sermon on the mount best commentaries. The sermon on the mount occupies chapters 5, 6 and 7 of the gospel of matthew. Guelich helps us to feel the impact of jesus teaching in his own time and on discipleship today. Hans dieter betz, essays on the sermon on the mount. Is there a dispensational approach to the sermon on the mount. Zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series book 1. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. This is the first of the five discourses of matthew, the other four being matthew 10, matthew. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read.
Thus, rather than giving ideals or goals, jesus described gods present action in the lives of kingdom participants. We are neither ancient jews nor ancient christians. Is there any good book or commentary on the sermon on the. The most often abused verses in the sermon on the mount. Robert a guelich biography robert a guelich biography and list of works robert a guelich books robert a guelich biography robert a guelich biography and list of works robert a guelich books. Excellent recent scholarly treatments include robert guelich, the sermon on the mount. There is not a uniform dispensational approach to the sermon any more than there is a uniform amillennial approach to it. This sublime sermon bursts with object lessons, 1 standing on the hills just northeast of the sea of galileethe traditional location of the sermon on the mountit is easy to imagine jesus pointing out the many objects he mentions in this sermon. This syllabus is intended to give the student a general idea of the content, format, and textbooks used for this class.
The sermon has been one of the most widely quoted elements of the canonical gospels. The debate over defining inerrancy christian research. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The main contemporary biblical scholars are robert guelich, hans dieter. Click to read more about the sermon on the mount by robert a. Sermon on the mount resources exegesis and theology. Word biblical commentary, volume 34a wbc 9780310521969 by robert guelich. Grant, the sermon on the mount in early christianity, semeia 22.
Jesus offered the davidic kingdom to israel at his first coming. If this were not so, one would question the authorship of the sermon. Dunn calls this book the most important study of the sermon on the mount in the past forty years. Is there a dispensational approach to the sermon on the. John wesley, john wesley on the sermon on the mount. Because of that, im not able to recommend any of the following books from my own experience. As a sermon, the sermon on the mount is relatively selfcontained and not tightly related to the rest of matthews gospel.
Davies william david, the setting of the sermon on the mount, 1964 dibelius, martin, the sermon on the mount, 1940 driver, john, kingdom citizens, 1980 friedlander, g. Guelich 6365 it is a widespread misconception that jesus intended the beatitudes to. We inevitably interpret the sermon on the mount for our own time and place. Liddell and scott, a lexicon abridged from liddell and scotts greekenglish lexicon oxford. Robert a guelich books biography and list of works. A foundation for understanding by guelich, robert a isbn. In his commentary, the sermon on the mount, robert guelich starts by recognizing the enormity of the task, but lays out his reason for writing with these in the sermon, jesus presents a kind of ordination service for the apostles with crowds in the background looking on. See robert guelich, the sermon on the mount, word publishing, 1982, p. Feb 17, 2014 by jerry hullinger there is a general misconception among nondispensational scholars that there is but one dispensational approach, namely, the kingdom approach to the sermon on the mount. Robert guelichs commentary, the sermon on the mount, is one of the most carefully written and interesting commentaries that i have ever read.