Matthews Non-Messianic Mapping of Messianic Texts. Evidences of a Broadly Eschatological Hermeneutic

Matthew’s Non-Messianic Mapping of Messianic Texts. Evidences of a Broadly Eschatological Hermeneutic
Contents
Acknowledgments
References and Abbreviations
1 Introduction
1.1 The Contribution of This Study
1.1.1 A Brief Summary of the Central Thesis
1.1.2 The Importance of a Fulfillment Key in Matthew
1.2 Significance of This Thesis in Matthean Studies and Its Relationship to Current Trends
1.2.1 Generalizing Matthew’s Hermeneutical Paradigm
1.2.2 The Overlap of Matthew’s Ecclesiological and Messianic Hermeneutic
1.2.3 The Effect of Matthew’s Theology of Discipleship on His Hermeneutic
1.2.4 Matthew’s General Approach as Broadly Eschatological
1.3 Method
1.3.1 Intertextuality
1.3.1.1 Definition
1.3.1.2 Identification
1.3.1.3 Function
1.3.2 Cognitive Linguistics
1.3.2.1 Cognitive Metaphor Theory / Conceptual Metaphor Theory
1.3.2.2 Blending Theory / Integration Network Theory
1.4 Summary of Thesis and Case Studies
2 Matthew’s Non-Messianic Use of the Eschatological Shepherd
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Contribution of Ezek 34
2.2.1 Matt 9:36 by Itself Does Not Allude to an OT Text
2.2.2 Matt 9:36 and 10:6 Do Allude to Ezek 34
2.2.3 Ezek 34 Would Have Been Understood as Messianic
2.2.3.1 Textual Features in Ezek 34:23–24 Suggest a Messianic Interpretation
2.2.3.2 The Interpretation History of Ezek 34 Suggest a Messianic Understanding
2.2.4 Ezek 34 Is Evoked in Matt 9:36 and 10:6 to Depict Major Literary Characters
2.2.4.1 Ezek 34 Depicts Characters besides the Apostles
2.2.4.2 Ezek 34 Depicts the Apostles as Healers
2.3 The Contribution of Jer 23:1–6
2.3.1 Matt 9:36 and 10:6 Do Allude to Jer 23:1–6
2.3.2 “Shepherds” Are Royal and Prophetic Figures of the Messiah
2.3.2.1 “Shepherds” Are General Leaders, including Royal and Prophetic Figures of the Messiah
2.3.2.2 “Shepherds” Are Eschatological Figures in Connection with the Messiah
2.3.3 Matthew Portrays the Disciples as “Shepherds”
2.3.3.1 Matthew Presents the Disciples as Royal Figures in Connection with the Messiah
2.3.3.2 Matthew Presents the Disciples as Prophets in Connection with the Messiah
2.4 The Contribution of Zech 10:2–4
2.4.1 The Possibility That Matt 9:36 and 10:6 Allude to Zech 10:2–4
2.4.2 The Combination of the Messiah and General Eschatological Rulers Suggests the Allusion
2.4.2.1 Reasons to See the Leader as the Messiah
2.4.2.2 Reasons to See General Leadership
2.4.3 Zech 10:2–4 Uniquely Resonates with the Complex Portrayal of the Apostles as Oppressors Who Execute God’s Judgment
2.4.3.1 Matt 9:36 and 10:6 Uses Zech 10:4 to Depict the Apostles Executing Judgment on Demons
2.4.3.2 Matt 9:36 and 10:6 Uses Zech 10:4 to Depict the Apostles Executing Judgment on Nonbelievers
2.5 Conclusion
3 Matthew’s Non-Messianic Use of Isaiah’s Vineyard Care-Givers
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Isaiah 5:1–7
3.2.1 Overview of Contents
3.2.2 Agency Potential
3.2.3 Eschatological Potential
3.2.4 Messianic Potential
3.2.5 Summary of Isaiah 5:1–7
3.3 Ezekiel 15, 17, 19
3.3.1 Overview of Contents
3.3.2 Connection to Isa 5:1–7
3.3.3 Agency
3.3.4 Eschatology
3.3.5 Messianism
3.3.6 Summary of Ezek 15, 17, 19
3.4 2 Baruch 36–40
3.4.1 Overview of Contents
3.4.2 Connection to Isa 5:1–7
3.4.3 Agency
3.4.4 Eschatology and Messianism
3.4.5 Summary of 2 Baruch 36–40
3.5 Ps 80
3.5.1 Overview of Contents
3.5.2 Connection to Isa 5:1–7
3.5.3 Agency
3.5.4 Eschatology
3.5.5 Messianism
3.5.6 Excursus: What If the WTP Alludes to Ps 80?
3.5.7 Summary of Ps 80
3.6 John 15:1–8
3.6.1 Overview of Contents
3.6.2 Connection to Isa 5:1–7
3.6.3 Agency
3.6.4 Eschatology
3.6.5 Messianism
3.6.6 Summary of John 15:1–8
3.7 Matt 21:33–45
3.7.1 Overview of Contents
3.7.2 Connection to Isa 5:1–7
3.7.3 Agency
3.7.4 Eschatology
3.7.5 Messianism
3.8 Conclusion
4 Matthew’s Non-Messianic Use of Temple-Construction Imagery
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Matt 21:42–43
4.2.1 Matt 21:42–43 Evokes Imagery of Eschatological Temple Construction
4.2.2 Matt 21:42–43 Portrays the Disciples as Eschatological Temple Builders
4.2.3 The Image of an Eschatological Temple Builder Was a Messianic Concept
4.3 Matt 16:18 Portrays the Disciples as the Messianic Temple Foundation
4.3.1 Matt 16:18 Evokes Imagery of Eschatological Temple Construction
4.3.2 Matt 16:18 Portrays the Disciples as the Eschatological Temple Foundation
4.3.3 The Image of the Eschatological Temple Foundation Was Seen as Messianic
4.4 Matt 7:24–27 Portrays the Disciples as Messianic Temple Builders
4.4.1 The Prevalence of Temple Imagery
4.4.2 The Possible Allusion to Isa 28 Would Support This Building Being the Temple
4.4.3 The Connection to Matt 16:18 Suggests This Building Is the Temple
4.5 Conclusion
5 Matthew’s Non-Messianic Use of the Herald in Isa 61:1–3
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Ambiguities in the Original Context
5.3 Diversity in Relevant Jewish Literature
5.3.1 Sirach 48
5.3.2 Tg Isa 61:1
5.3.3 Tg Num 25:12
5.3.4 1QHᵃ 23:14–15
5.3.5 11Q13 2:9
5.3.6 4Q521
5.3.7 Luke 4:16–30
5.3.8 Luke 7:22
5.4 The Contexts of Matthew’s Uses Do Not Suggest an Exclusively Messianic Hermeneutic
5.4.1 Matt 5:3–4
5.4.1.1 Matt 5:3–4 Does Allude to Isa 61:1–3
5.4.1.2 The Significance of the Allusion
5.4.2 Matt 11:5
5.5 Conclusion
6 Conclusion
6.1 Variety within the Case Studies Reveals Matthew’s Overall Hermeneutic
6.2 Matthew’s Hermeneutic May Occur Elsewhere
6.3 The Case Studies Demonstrate “Messianic” Should Be Stretched to “Eschatological”
6.4 Possible Explanations
Bibliography
Modern Author Index
Subject Index
Ancient Sources Index