Matthew's Account of the Massacre of the Innocents in Light of Its Reception History

by Sung J. Cho

Book Overview

Sung Cho addresses the seeming contradiction of Herod the Great's massacre in Matthew 2:16-18, questioning why such a tragedy had to occur, why it was included in the good news of Jesus, and what connection it has to ancient prophecies. In creating a reception history of the Massacre of the Innocents, Cho progresses through two millennia worth of interpretation and depiction to highlight key works for discussion.

Beginning with a close reading...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567699579
• ISBN13: 9780567699572
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"