ISBN The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing (A Theological Commentary) book English Paperback 352 pages

The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most influential portions of the Bible. It is the most studied and commented upon portion of the Christian Scriptures, with every Christian generation turning to it for insight and guidance.In this volume, a recognized expert on the Gospels shows that the Sermon on the Mount offers a clear window into understanding God's work in Christ. Jonathan Pennington provides a historical, theological, and literary commentary on the Sermon and explains how this text offers insight into God's plan for human flourishing. As Pennington explores the literary dimensions and theological themes of this famous passage, he situates the Sermon in dialogue with the Jewish and Greek virtue traditions and the philosophical-theological question of human flourishing. He also relates the Sermon's theological themes to contemporary issues such as ethics, philosophy, and economics.ContentsTranslation of the Sermon on the MountIntroduction: An Overall Reading Strategy for the SermonPart 1: Orientation1. The Encyclopedic Context of the Sermon2. Makarios: Macarisms underneath and in the Beatitudes3. Teleios: Wholeness throughout the Sermon4. Seven More Key Terms and Concepts in the Sermon5. The Structure(s) of the Sermon and Its Setting within MatthewPart 2: Commentary6. Matthew 5:1-167. Matthew 5:17-488. Matthew 6:1-219. Matthew 6:19-3410. Matthew 7:1-1211. Matthew 7:13-8:1Part 3: Theological Reflection12. The Sermon on the Mount and the Theology of Human Flourishing: A SketchIndexes