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Matthew's account of the Massacre of the Innocents in light of its reception history
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- Book Synopsis
- 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 of Matthew 2:16-18, Cho moves to analyse depictions of the tragedy in the Early Patristic Tradition, from the sixth century to the early modern period, and thus to the present day; complete with an examination of visual interpretations of the massacre. Cho's examination provides a positive step to understanding the depths of human suffering with the help of many diverse perspectives.
- About The Author
- Sung Cho is an instructor at The Institute of Biblical Culture, USA. He also serves as an external reader for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, USA.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780567699534
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury T&T Clark, (18 November 2021)
- Number of Pages
- 304
- Weight
- 620 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 160 x 236 x 22 mm
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