The Gospel of Matthew: Vol. 1, Chapters 1-10 (The Daily Study Bible Series, Revised Edition) (Paperback)

by William Barclay (Editor) "Matthew, Mark and Luke are usually known as the Synoptic Gospels..." (more)
Key Phrases: Jesus Christ, New Testament, Lord's Prayer (more...)

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Dr. Barclay gives first the text for each day's study (in his own translation) and follows this with two or three pages of commentary. He has the happy faculty of making even the most seemingly unpromising passages fairly burst with meaning. Dr. Barclay's scholarship is so thorough and his style of writing so brisk that while he instructing the reader by what he says, he is also delighting the reader by the sheer charm with which he says it.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press; Revised edition (June 1975)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 066424100X
• ISBN-13: 978-0664241001
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,023,981 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough yet readable study on the Gospel of Matthew, September 3, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gospel of Matthew: Chapters 1 to 10 (The Daily Study Bible Series. -- Rev. ed) (Hardcover)

This is one of the two volumes Barclay wrote on the Gospel of Matthew - each covering roughly half of this book of the Bible. These are a part of his series on the New Testament, where Barclay clearly discusses each section of each book of this portion of the Bible. Each section of the book starts with William Barclay's personal translation of the text and then goes into a discussion of the text, the times, the culture, the people, and the beliefs surrounding the text. William Barclay talks about the Bible in the context of when it was written and how it applies today. It is not surprising that the writings of this scholar hold up now as they did 30 years ago. Funny how truth stays the same year after year - it keeps going, and going...

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling scholarship with true love of Christ's message., December 2, 2001

By	Michael Strassberg (Hamilton Square, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gospel of Matthew (Daily Study Bible (Westminster Hardcover)) (Hardcover)

I have tried to read the Gospels several times, and had always come away dissatisfied, feeling that I was missing the true meaning. This book (and part two) solved that problem for me. Barclay takes anywhere from one to several verses at a time and discusses them in the contexts of the time they were written, the prevailing religious thought, and their admittedly proseletizing purpose. He demonstrates how Matthew took ideas from the Hebrew Scriptures and showed that they predicted the coming of Christ. He also tells that many of these references were inappropriate, but because Matthew was intended for the Jews, this method was used. Beyond this, though, Barclay explains the meaning of the words and deeds of Christ, making opaque parables and homilies clear and compelling. The love of Christ and his ministry to save mankind come alive in this book. Barclay elucidates the message of Christ in a powerful, heart-gripping and understandable way. I am a Jew, and recommend this book to people of any faith if they wish to understand Matthew.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the better commentaries, March 11, 2007

By	Forth Wright (SOUTH Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gospel of Matthew Volume I (The New Daily Study Bible) (Paperback)

According to one's view of the Bible and Christian beliefs, you will typically approach a commentator who shares your approach and viewpoints. Those who believe in literal interpretation will shun Barclay in favor of literal intepreters. However, if you are seeking a well-rounded and scholarly take on scripture commentary beyond a pastor's rendition or maybe a magazine's quick insights, here is a start with a simpler commentary for an alternative view.